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Chapter 2 DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Chip NO. Brand CRUCIAL CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E 512MB SS Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E 512MB SS Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G 1024MB SS Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G 1024MB SS Kingston KVR1066D3N7/2G 2048MB DS Micron MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1 1024MB SS Micron MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1 2048MB DS Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS OCZ OCZ3SOE10662GK 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CF8 1024MB SS SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CF8 4096MB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT elpida J5308BASE-AC-E elpida J5308BASE-AC-E elpida J1108BABG-DJ-E elpida J5308BASE-AE-E S elpida J1108BABG-DJ-E Micron 8ED22D9JNL Micron 8LD22D9JNL Micron 9HF22D9KPT N/A Heat-Sink Package 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 • • 7 1.5V • •• 7 1.5V • •• • •• • •• 7 • •• 7-7-7-16 1.75V • •• • •• • •• SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. • 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). • *We recommend that you install the DDR3 2000/1800 MHz memory modules on the blue slots for better performance. • *We recommend that you install an optional fan facing the DIMM module for better cooling performance when using DDR3 2000/1800 MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information

Section	Page
Notices	7
Safety information	8
About this guide	9
M4A79XTD EVO 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	35
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	35
2.5 Expansion slots	36
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	36
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	36
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	37
2.5.4 PCI slots	38
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots	38
2.5.6 Two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots	38
2.6 Jumpers	39
2.7 Connectors	41
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors	41
2.7.2 Audio I/O connections	42
2.7.3 Internal connectors	45
2.7.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)	54
2.8 Starting up for the first time	55
2.9 Turning off the computer	55
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	57
3.1 Knowing BIOS	57
3.2 Updating BIOS	57
3.2.1 ASUS Update utility	58
3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	60
3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	61
3.3 BIOS setup program	62
3.3.1 BIOS menu screen	62
3.3.2 Menu bar	62
3.3.3 Navigation keys	63
3.3.4 Menu items	63
3.3.5 Submenu items	63
3.3.6 Configuration fields	63
3.3.7 Pop-up window	63
3.3.8 Scroll bar	63
3.3.9 General help	63
3.4 Main menu	64
3.4.1 Primary IDE Master/Slave; SATA 1-6	64
3.4.2 Storage Configuration	66
3.4.3 System Information	67
3.5 Advanced menu	67
3.5.1 JumperFree Configuration	68
3.5.2 CPU Configuration	72
3.5.3 Chipset	73
3.5.4 Onboard Devices Configuration	74
3.5.5 USB Configuration	75
3.5.6 PCIPnP	76
3.6 Power menu	77
3.6.1 Suspend Mode	77
3.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support	77
3.6.3 ACPI APIC Support	77
3.6.4 APM Configuration	78
3.6.5 Hardware Monitor	79
3.7 Boot menu	81
3.7.1 Boot Device Priority	81
3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	82
3.7.3 Security	83
3.8 Tools menu	85
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	85
3.8.2 Express Gate	85
3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	86
3.8.4 AI NET 2	87
3.9 Exit menu	88
Chapter 4: Software support	89
4.1 Installing an operating system	89
4.2 Support DVD information	89
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	89
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	90
4.3 Software information	91
4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II	91
4.3.2 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology	92
4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite	93
4.3.4 ASUS EPU	94
4.3.5 ASUS Q-Fan 2	95
4.3.6 ASUS TurboV	96
4.3.7 ASUS Turbo Key	97
4.3.8 ASUS Express Gate	98
4.3.9 VIA® High Definition Audio utility	99
4.4 RAID configurations	100
4.4.1 RAID definitions	100
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	101
4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	101
4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility®	101
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	105
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	105
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	105
4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	105
4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	106
Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support	109
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	109
5.1.1 Requirements	109
5.1.2 Before you begin	109
5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards	110
5.3 Software information	111
5.3.1 Installing the device drivers	111

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2

Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.

SS - Single-sided

DS - Double-sided

DIMM support:

•

A*:

Supports one module inserted in any slot as single-channel

memory conﬁguration.

•

B*:

Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or

the black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory conﬁguration.

•

C*:

Supports four modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as

two pairs of dual-channel memory conﬁguration.

Vendor

Part No.

Size

SS/DS

Chip

Brand

Chip NO.

Timing

DIMM

(BIOS)

Voltage

DIMM socket

support (optional)

CRUCIAL

CT25664BA1067.16FF

2048MB

Micron

9HF22D9KPT

•

Elpida

EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E

512MB

elpida

J5308BASE-AC-E

•

Elpida

EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E

512MB

elpida

J5308BASE-AC-E

•

Kingston

KVR1066D3N7/1G

1024MB

elpida

J1108BABG-DJ-E

1.5V ± 0.075V

•

Kingston

KVR1066D3N7/1G

1024MB

elpida

J5308BASE-AE-E S

1.5V

•

Kingston

KVR1066D3N7/2G

2048MB

elpida

J1108BABG-DJ-E

1.5V

•

Micron

MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1

1024MB

Micron

8ED22D9JNL

•

Micron

MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1

2048MB

Micron

8LD22D9JNL

•

Micron

MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1

2048MB

Micron

9HF22D9KPT

•

OCZ

OCZ3SOE10662GK

2048MB(Kit of 2)

N/A

Heat-Sink Package

7-7-7-16 1.75V

•

SAMSUNG

M378B2873EH1-CF8

1024MB

Samsung

SEC 901 HCF8

K4B1G0846E

•

SAMSUNG

M378B5273BH1-CF8

4096MB

SAMSUNG

846 K4B2G0846B-

HCF8

•

DDR3-1066 MHz capability

•

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).

•

*We recommend that you install the DDR3 2000/1800 MHz memory modules on the

blue slots for better performance.

•

*We recommend that you install an optional fan facing the DIMM module for better

cooling performance when using DDR3 2000/1800 MHz.