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    Motherboard M4A79XTD EVO
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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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    ...viii About this guide...ix M4A79XTD EVO 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
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    Internal connectors 2-25 2.7.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel 2-34 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-35 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-35 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS
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    ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-29 3.8.2 Express Gate 3-29 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-30 3.8.4 AI NET 2 3-31 3.9 Exit menu 3-32 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals
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    Contents Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.3 Software information 5-3 5.3.1 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.3.2 Enabling the ATI®
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    undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard
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    and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 40°C (104°F). • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
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    need when installing 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
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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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    M4A79XTD EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB IEEE 1394 AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list
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    Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 100% All High-Quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! ASUS MyLogo 2™ AMD® OverDrive Support* * Advanced cooling system is required
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    100/66 cable 4 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Q-Shield 1 x User Manual 2 in 1 Q-connector (USB, System panel; Retail version only) Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24
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    xiv
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    contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO Motherboard 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 2 in 1 Q-Connector (USB, system panel; Retail version only) Support DVD ;YKX3GT[GR User Guide • If any of
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    . This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process. AMD® 790X / SB750 Chipset The AMD® 790X / SB750 Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD's latest AM3 multi
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    unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted the brand new ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. Refer to pages 3-29, 3-30 and 4-10 for details. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO
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    electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time
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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 M4A79XTD EVO 1-5
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    Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-1
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    pin PWR_FAN) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 4. AM3 CPU socket 5. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 7. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6, SATA_E1) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 9. USB connectors (10
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    in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine 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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    the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 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 M4A79XTD EVO 2-5
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    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. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The
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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 M4A79XTD EVO
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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 (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Ensure that the fan and heatsink
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    connect 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 M4A79XTD EVO 2-9
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    2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for
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    ECC and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel 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 M4A79XTD EVO
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    Chapter 2 M4A79XTD EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000 (O.C.) MHz capability* Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Kingston KHX16000D3K2/2GN(EPP) 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (optional) A* B* C* N/A Heat-Sink Package
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    Chip NO. N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM Voltage (BIOS) N/A 1.7V DIMM socket support (optional) A* B* C* ••• N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A 1.65V ••• A-Data -Sink Package ••• N/A SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D ••• N/A K4B1G0846D(ECC) ••• N/A SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D ••• ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-13
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    Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E SAMSUNG 846 K4B2G0846BHCF8 Timing Voltage DIMM (BIOS) DIMM socket support (optional) A* B* C* 7 • •• • •• • •• 7 1.5V ± 0.075V • latest BIOS at http://www.asus.com and purchase the memory modules listed in the ASUS official memory Qualified Vendors Lists
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    remove a DIMM: 2 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 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 M4A79XTD EVO 2-15
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    2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure
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    - - - - USB controller 2 - - - shared - - - - USB controller 3 - - - shared - - - - USB controller 4 - - - shared - - - - USB 2.0 controller - - - shared - - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - Onboard SATA - - - - shared - - ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-17
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    supports a universal PCI Express x16 slot with a maximum speed of 8 GB/s. The operating frequency of this slot changes, depending on the type of PCI Express card you install. If you install multiple graphics cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector
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    RTC when the system hangs due 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 automatically reset parameter settings and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-19
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    you change the jumper setting for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in 3.5 Advanced menu first to adjust the desired CPU performance. Ensure that your system functions well under the highest BIOS voltage setting before you change the setting of this jumper. • Refer to
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    definitions. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • To enable external SATA device hot-plugging, set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS settings to [AHCI] mode, and then reboot the system. Refer to section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-21
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    LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port **Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel Light Blue Line In Lime Line Out Pink Mic In Orange - Black - Gray - 4-channel
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    Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-23
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    Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-25
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    or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • Due to chipset limitation, when you set any of the SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode simultaneously. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial
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    • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN 1 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 labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-27
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    Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 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
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    connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 6. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-29
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    I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. Chapter 2 • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition
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    connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-
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    drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button.
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    MPEG card. 12. 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. Chapter 2 The COM module is purchased separately. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO
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    front panel cables may vary depending on the chassis model. PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. The figure shows the
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    power connector at ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on. The system then runs the power-on self tests instructions ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-35
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    Chapter 2 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    or gets corrupted. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-1
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    is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. 2. From the Main menu
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    click Open. ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The 4. ASUS Update main window appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. M4A79XTD EVO.ROM ASUS M4A79XTD EVO M4A79XTD EVO Ensure to load the BIOS
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    to select EZ Flash 2 and press to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A79XTD-EVO VER: 0202 (H: the system when done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash drive with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only
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    support.asus.com and save it to a USB flash drive. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-5
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    Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Refer to section 2.6 Jumpers for details.
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    Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniasbalbelde]d Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] screen is a brief description of the selected item. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-7
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    3.4 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools
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    drive. This item only appears in Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA5/6 menus. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA (Logical Block Addressing) mode. [Auto] [Disabled] Select [Auto] to enable the LBA mode (Logical Block Addressing mode) if the device supports CPU ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-9
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    double word transfer to the processor. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are needed for the transfer of a particular amount of by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. When this item is set to [AHCI], only SATA connectors 1-4 can be
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    CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust system frequency/voltage ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO
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    [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] HT Connector Info HT Link Speed HT Link Width HT Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Memory Timming and Voltage: DRAM Frequency [Auto] DDR3 Memory Profile [Disabled] DRAM Voltage [Auto] DRAM Timing/Driving Configuration Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant
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    CPU over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VDDNB over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [+33mv] [+66mv] [+100mv] HT Link Speed and keys to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-13
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    Configuration Advanced DRAM Timing/Driving Configuration DRAM Command Rate [Auto] The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] TCL [Auto] Configuration
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    . Use the and keys to adjust the value. • Setting the voltages to a high level may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset permanently. Proceed with caution. • The system may require a better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-15
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    The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. Advanced CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 6MB Speed : 3000MHz, NB Clk: 2000MHz Able to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch
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    SETUP UTILITY NorthBridge Configuration Primary display Adapter [GFX-GPP-PCI] Options for NB North Bridge Chipset adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. Set to [Max] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [User] to adjust the all sub-items manually. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-17
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    ] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] Primary Display Adapter [GFX-GPP-PCI] Allows you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [GFX-GPP
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    options. Advanced USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: None Options Disabled Enabled USB Support Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-19
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    appear only when you set USB Support to [Enabled]. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. [Enabled] Enables
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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 M4A79XTD EVO 3-21
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    by PCI/PCIE/onboard LAN devices. [Enabled] Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI/PCIE/onboard LAN device. This feature requires an ATX power 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
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    ] [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 M4A79XTD EVO 3-23
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    you set Chassis Q-Fan Function to [Enabled]. Chassis Q-Fan Mode [Silent] [Performance] [Optimal] Sets to [Performance] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. Sets to [Optimal] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to
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    .] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI DVD Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears • Press after POST. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO
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    items. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], BIOS skips some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. Full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS]
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    ] Allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. [Full Access] Allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-27
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    Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. On the
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    section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A79XTD-EVO VER: Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3.8.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express
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    when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. In the Name sub-item, type your profile name and press , and
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    : M4A79XTD-EVO VER: 0202 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 06/22/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Chapter 3 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as a USB flash
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    3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes
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    to display the ASUS contact information. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 4-1
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    4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow 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
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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 M4A79XTD EVO 4-3
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    4.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 1. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by
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    window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4 Click to restore default Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 4-5
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    provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you with these modes to choose from: • Turbo settings for each mode. Launching EPU After installing EPU from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to launch the program.
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    with the temperature; Silent mode minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation; Performance mode boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect. Chapter 4 Click Apply at the bottom to save the setup. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO click to display the drop-down list and select a Q-Fan
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    • Only AMD® Black Edition processors support the CPU Ratio function. • For system stability, all changes made in ASUS TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load
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    again to turn off the Turbo Key function. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds will turn off your computer. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 4-9 Chapter 4
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    from ODD and USB drives and downloading to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and Flash drives with at least 1.2GB of available disk space. When installed on USB HDDs and Flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning
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    Device volume control Minimize button Exit button Analog and digital connector status Default Device button Advanced Options Information button Expert the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 4-11
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    4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the AMD SB750 chipset that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID volumes. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later
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    disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the Drive Assignments........[1] Define LD 2] Delete LD 3] Controller Configuration... ...[4] Chapter 4 [ Keys Available ] Press 1..4 to Select Option [ESC] Exit ASUS M4A79XTD EVO
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    setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. Creating a RAID volume To create a RAID volume 1. In the Main Menu, press to enter the Define LD function
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    , press + to erase MBR and all data on the selected drives. To cancel, press any other key to ignore this option. The utility prompts 7 LD 8 LD 9 LD 10 RAID 0 2 317.99 Functional [ Keys Available ] [↑] Up [↓] Down [ESC] Exit [Enter] Select Chapter 4 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 4-15
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    a RAID configuration Take caution when deleting a RAID volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID volume. To delete a RAID volume 1. In the Main Menu, press abort... Press + to delete the RAID volume. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support
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    driver. 2. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, ensure that you select SB 750. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 4-17
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    instructions to complete the installation. 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop-up window. The name of the USB floppy disk drive
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    .iastor_ICH8RICH9RICH10RDO] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. 9. Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = "USB\VID_xxxx&PID_xxxx", "usbstor" Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 4-19
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    Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support
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    ATI Game website (http://game.amd.com) for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. 5.1.2 Before your current graphics card driver/s. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 5-1
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    its user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multigraphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. 4. Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly
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    card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd cards. Click Go to continue to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 5-3
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    5 Enabling 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 1 the
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