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3.5.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the 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 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 Level : 0x1000086 GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ACPI SRAT Table C1E Support Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the GART Error Reporting function. [Enabled] Enables the GART Error Reporting function. Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Microcode Updation function. [Enabled] Allows the system to update the Microcode automatically, enhancing system performance. Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. [Enabled] Enables the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. [Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the building of ACPI SRAT Table. [Enabled] Enables the building of ACPI SRAT Table. C1E Support [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the the Enhanced Halt State support. [Enabled] Enables the the Enhanced Halt State support. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup

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