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Primary PCI Express x16 slots, Universal PCI Express x16 slots max. x8 mode - bios settings

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Primary PCI Express x16 slots The primary PCI Express x16 slots support PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Universal PCI Express x16 slots (max. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots 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. Refer to the table below for details. If you install multiple graphics cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment. See page 2-34 for the connector location. VGA configuration PCIex16_1 (Blue) Single VGA/PCIe card x16 Dual VGA/PCIe card x16 x16 Triple VGA/PCIe card x8 Quad VGA card x8 PCI Express operating mode PCIex16_2 (Black) PCIex16_3 (Blue) x1 x16 x1 x16 x1 x8 x8 x16 x8 x8 PCIex16_4 (Black) x1 x1 x8 x1 x8 • When using one graphics card and a x4 PCIe card at the same time, install them to the blue slots. • When using two graphics card, install 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 3-23 for details. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-19

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	7
Safety information	8
About this guide	9
M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary	11
Chapter 1: Product introduction	15
1.1 Welcome!	17
1.2 Package contents	17
1.3 Special features	18
1.3.1 Product highlights	18
1.3.2 ASUS unique features	21
1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features	24
Chapter 2: Hardware information	25
2.1 Before you proceed	27
2.2 Motherboard overview	28
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	28
2.2.2 Layout contents	29
2.2.3 Placement direction	30
2.2.4 Screw holes	30
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	31
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	31
2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	33
2.4 System memory	36
2.4.1 Overview	36
2.4.2 Memory configurations	37
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	41
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	41
2.5 Expansion slots	42
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	42
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	42
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	43
2.5.4 PCI slots	44
2.5.5 Four PCI Express x16 slots	44
2.6 Jumper	46
2.7 Onboard switches	47
2.8 Connectors	48
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors	48
2.8.2 Internal connectors	50
2.9 Starting up for the first time	61
2.10 Turning off the computer	62
2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function	62
2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch	62
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	63
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	65
3.1.1 ASUS Update utility	65
3.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk	68
3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	69
3.1.4 AFUDOS utility	70
3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility	72
3.2 BIOS setup program	73
3.2.1 BIOS menu screen	74
3.2.2 Menu bar	74
3.2.3 Navigation keys	74
3.2.4 Menu items	75
3.2.5 Sub-menu items	75
3.2.6 Configuration fields	75
3.2.7 Pop-up window	75
3.2.8 Scroll bar	75
3.2.9 General help	75
3.3 Main menu	76
3.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	76
3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	76
3.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]	76
3.3.4 Language [English]	76
3.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave; SATA1–6	77
3.3.6 Storage Configuration	78
3.3.7 System Information	79
3.4 Advanced menu	80
3.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration	80
3.4.2 AI NET 2	86
3.4.3 CPU Configuration	87
3.4.4 Chipset	88
3.4.5 ECC Configuration	90
3.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	91
3.4.7 PCI PnP	93
3.4.8 USB Configuration	94
3.5 Power menu	96
3.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	96
3.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	96
3.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	96
3.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	96
3.5.5 APM Configuration	97
3.5.6 Hardware Monitor	98
3.6 Boot menu	100
3.6.1 Boot Device Priority	100
3.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	101
3.6.3 Security	102
3.7 Tools menu	104
3.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	104
3.7.2 Express Gate	105
3.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	106
3.8 Exit menu	107
Chapter 4: Software support	109
4.1 Installing an operating system	111
4.2 Support DVD information	111
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	111
4.2.2 Drivers menu	112
4.2.3 Utilities menu	113
4.2.4 Make Disk menu	115
4.2.5 Manual menu	116
4.2.6 ASUS Contact information	116
4.2.7 Other information	117
4.3 Software information	119
4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™	119
4.3.2 AI NET 2	121
4.3.3 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology	122
4.3.4 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)	125
4.3.5 ASUS PC Probe II	134
4.3.6 ASUS AI Suite	140
4.3.7 ASUS AI Gear 2	142
4.3.8 ASUS AI Nap	143
4.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan 2	144
4.3.10 ASUS AI Booster	145
4.3.11 ASUS Express Gate	146
4.3.12 AMD OverDrive (AOD)	155
4.4 RAID configurations	156
4.4.1 RAID definitions	156
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	157
4.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations	157
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	163
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	163