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4.3.2 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. Doubleclick on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager A. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows® Vista™ Configuration option tabs Set default device button Minimize button Exit button Device advanced settings Connector settings Control settings window Analog and digital connector status B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for 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

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	7
Safety information	8
About this guide	9
M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary	11
Chapter 1: Product introduction	15
1.1 Welcome!	15
1.2 Package contents	15
1.3 Special features	16
1.3.1 Product highlights	16
1.3.2 ASUS unique features	17
1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features	19
Chapter 2: Hardware information	21
2.1 Before you proceed	21
2.2 Motherboard overview	22
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	22
2.2.2 Layout contents	23
2.2.3 Placement direction	24
2.2.4 Screw holes	24
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	25
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	25
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	27
2.4 System memory	30
2.4.1 Overview	30
2.4.2 Memory configurations	31
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	36
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	36
2.5 Expansion slots	37
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	37
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	37
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	38
2.5.4 PCI slots	39
2.5.5 Four PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots	39
2.6 Jumpers	41
2.7 Onboard switches	43
2.8 Connectors	44
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors	44
2.8.2 Audio I/O connections	45
2.8.3 Internal connectors	48
2.9 Starting up for the first time	59
2.10 Turning off the computer	59
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	61
3.1 Knowing BIOS	61
3.2 Updating BIOS	61
3.2.1 ASUS Update utility	62
3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk	64
3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	65
3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility	66
3.3 BIOS setup program	67
3.3.1 BIOS menu screen	67
3.3.2 Menu bar	67
3.3.3 Navigation keys	68
3.3.4 Menu items	68
3.3.5 Submenu items	68
3.3.6 Configuration fields	68
3.3.7 Pop-up window	68
3.3.8 Scroll bar	68
3.3.9 General help	68
3.4 Main menu	69
3.4.1 Primary IDE Master/Slave; SATA 1-5; ESATA	69
3.4.2 Storage Configuration	71
3.4.3 System Information	72
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu	72
3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto]	72
3.5.2 CPU Ratio [Auto]	73
3.5.3 FSB Frequency [XXX]	73
3.5.4 PCIE Frequency [XXX]	73
3.5.5 DRAM Frequency Control [Auto]	73
3.5.6 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto]	73
3.5.8 Memory Configuration	74
3.5.7 HT Link Speed [Auto]	74
3.5.9 DRAM Timing Configuration	75
3.5.10 CPU Voltage [Auto]	76
3.5.11 CPU/NB Voltage [Auto]	76
3.5.12 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto]	76
3.5.13 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	76
3.5.14 HT Voltage [Auto]	76
3.5.15 NB Voltage [Auto]	76
3.5.16 NB 1.8V Voltage [Auto]	76
3.5.17 SB Voltage [Auto]	76
3.5.18 CPU Spread Spectrum [Enabled]	77
3.5.19 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled]	77
3.5.20 AI Clock Skew for Channel A/B [Auto]	77
3.6 Advanced menu	78
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	79
3.6.2 Chipset	80
3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	82
3.6.4 USB Configuration	83
3.6.5 PCIPnP	84
3.7 Power menu	85
3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	85
3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	85
3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	85
3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	85
3.7.5 APM Configuration	86
3.7.6 Hardware Monitor	87
3.8 Boot menu	88
3.8.1 Boot Device Priority	88
3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration	89
3.8.3 Security	90
3.9 Tools menu	92
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	92
3.9.2 Express Gate	93
3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	94
3.9.4 AI NET 2	95
3.10 Exit menu	96
Chapter 4: Software support	97
4.1 Installing an operating system	97
4.2 Support DVD information	97
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	97
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	98
4.3 Software information	99
4.3.1 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology	99
4.3.2 Audio configurations	100
4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II	101
4.3.4 ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate	102
4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite	103
4.3.6 ASUS EPU	104
4.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2	105
4.3.8 ASUS AI Nap	106
4.3.9 ASUS TurboV	107
4.3.10 ASUS Turbo Key	108
4.4 RAID configurations	109
4.4.1 RAID definitions	109
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	110
4.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations	110
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	116
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	116
4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows®	116
Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support	117
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	117
5.1.1 Requirements	117
5.1.2 Before you begin	117
5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards	118
5.2.1 Dual CrossFireX installation	118
5.2.2 Triple CrossFireX installation	119
5.2.3 Quad CrossFireX installation	120
5.3 Software information	121
5.3.1 Installing the device drivers	121