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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 features
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    JumperFree Configuration 3-12 3.5.2 CPU Configuration 3-16 3.5.3 Chipset 3-17 3.5.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-18 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-19 3.5.6 PCIPnP 3-20 3.6 Power menu 3-21 3.6.1 Suspend Mode 3-21 3.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-21 3.6.3 ACPI APIC Support 3-21 3.6.4 APM
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    4.3.8 ASUS Express Gate 4-10 4.3.9 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-11 4.4 RAID configurations 4-12 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-12 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-13 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-13 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-13 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk
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    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® CrossFireX
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    in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with from digital apparatus set out in the Radio ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard
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    AN INCORRECT TYPE. • DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE ABOVE BATTERY- RELATED INSTRUCTIONS. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly
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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 setup
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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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    - 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 when advanced overclocking functions of AMD
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    2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis intrusion 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 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
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    xiv
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    with the list below. 1.2 Package 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
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    II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series 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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    . 8+2 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation 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 ability. This series' high quality power components effectively lowers
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    incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it convenient and easy to install on your motherboard. With
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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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    precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any removing or plugging in any 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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    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 (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) 10. IEEE 1394a port
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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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    Chapter 2 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
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    operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 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 M4A79XTD EVO 2-11
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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 Brand 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. Heat-Sink Package ••• N/A SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D ••• N/A K4B1G0846D(ECC) ••• N/A SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D ••• ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-13
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    • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of dual‑channel memory configuration. • Ensure that you download and update to the latest BIOS at http://www.asus.com and purchase the memory modules listed in the ASUS official memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL
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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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    BIOS settings, if any. Refer to 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 expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards
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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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    The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply
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    the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-19
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    functions well under the highest BIOS voltage setting before you change the setting of this jumper. • Refer to 3.5 Advanced menu for more information about the CPU overvoltage setting. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to pins 1-2 when you install a new CPU and have not booted for the first time. Doing
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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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    to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select 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
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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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    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 USB ports. The USB module is purchased
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    at the back of the system chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 6. Chassis jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-29
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    that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]; if you want to
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    system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-31
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    connector supports several when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four
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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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    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 Q-Connector is properly
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    three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps 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
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    Chapter 2 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to boot. Carefully follow 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
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    Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility 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
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    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 default settings to ensure system compatibility
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    • This function can support devices such as a USB flash drive with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut 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
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    you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-5
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    BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard
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    items in the menu and change the settings. The navigation keys may differ from field, select it and press to display a list of options. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-7
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration [13:51:25] [Mon 01/07/2002] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected
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    (Logical Block Addressing mode) if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not Set the PIO mode to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-9
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    RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Set to [AHCI] mode when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage
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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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    Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Configure System Frequency/Voltage Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio and Voltage: CPU Ratio CPU Over Voltage VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] HT Connector Info HT Link Speed HT Link Width HT Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Memory
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    you to enable or disable the DDR3 memory profile function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 2.50V with a 0.02V interval. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-13
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    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] CLK] TRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] ~ [10 CLK] 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge 1.8V voltage. The 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
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    CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. Advanced CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMD Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ACPI SRAT Table C1E Support Advanced
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    have the best overclocking performance. [Per Core] Enhances the processor's overclocking capability. 3.5.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY
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    ] Allows you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [GFX-GPP-PCI] [GPP-GFX-PCI] [PCI-GFX-GPP] 3.5.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY OnBoard Devices Configuration Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Type Marvell IDE
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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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    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 the support for USB
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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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    3.6.4 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard. [Enabled] Sets specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that
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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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    Q-Fan control feature. The following item appears only when 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
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    Dev.] [Hard 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 3-25
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    [Disabled] Disables the 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] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages
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    erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password ] Allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-27
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    steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] [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
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    then press to confirm your choice. See 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: 0202 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 06/22/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH
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    will run again 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 settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile 1 Status O.C. Profile 2 Status O.C. Profile 3 Status
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    function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format 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
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    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 ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned
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    /AHCI driver disk. The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS
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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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    from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click Start > Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for
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    default settings 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 M4A79XTD EVO
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    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.com for detailed
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    ; 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 2 mode 4-7
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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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    B. VIA HD Audio Deck for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Display panel and volume control Minimize button 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 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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    3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Due to chipset limitation, when set any of SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility® To enter the AMD® Option ROM utility® 1. Boot up your computer. 2. During POST, press
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    BIOS 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 to set Y to the drives you would like to include in the RAID volume. 5. Press + to save the setting. The utility prompts
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    ) Status LD 1 LD 2 LD 3 LD 4 LD 5 LD 6 LD 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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    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 3. The utility prompts the following messages: Press Ctrl-Y to delete the data in the disk! or press any other key to abort... Press + to delete the RAID
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    a floppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit WinXP/Vista Driver to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to
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    screen 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 when you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation. To solve this issue, add the USB floppy disk drive
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    5. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Double-click the file. A 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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    . 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 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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    , but the installation steps remain the same. 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 slots recommended for multigraphics
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    the ATI icon in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist 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 M4A79XTD EVO 5-3
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    Chapter 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
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