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ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos.
ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos.
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...flash ...... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>... All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done ...
...flash ...... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>... All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done ...
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... 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按下 鍵。 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd...
... 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按下 鍵。 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd...
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...Flash Type - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program...: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
...Flash Type - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program...: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
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... the OS shut down function 2-36 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility 3-6 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 3-8 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-10 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Sub-menu items...
... the OS shut down function 2-36 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility 3-6 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 3-8 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-10 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Sub-menu items...
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..., that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ix Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that...
..., that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ix Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that...
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... by AM2 CPU only. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Express Gate - ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS AI Audio 2 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - vChipset (N.B.): 16-step chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution...
... by AM2 CPU only. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Express Gate - ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS AI Audio 2 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - vChipset (N.B.): 16-step chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution...
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xiii M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) port 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x ... x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, ...
xiii M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) port 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x ... x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, ...
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Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Simply press the predefined hotkey to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your screen. Update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic...
Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Simply press the predefined hotkey to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your screen. Update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic...
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... 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 Precision Tweaker 2 allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, southbridge voltage, and DRAM voltage in 0.02V steps to achieve the most precise settings for each parameter. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic... re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the...
... 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 Precision Tweaker 2 allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, southbridge voltage, and DRAM voltage in 0.02V steps to achieve the most precise settings for each parameter. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic... re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the...
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... card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to do not need to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Refer to ...PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Remove...
... card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to do not need to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Refer to ...PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Remove...
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... that comply with a maximum speed of PCI Express card you install. See page 2-34 for optimum VGA performance. You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-19 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... Express x16 slots The primary PCI Express x16 slots support PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for details. Universal PCI Express x16 slots (max. Refer to the table below for details.
... that comply with a maximum speed of PCI Express card you install. See page 2-34 for optimum VGA performance. You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-19 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... Express x16 slots The primary PCI Express x16 slots support PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for details. Universal PCI Express x16 slots (max. Refer to the table below for details.
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... power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. For system failure due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • You do not.... 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function.
... power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. For system failure due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • You do not.... 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function.
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...set to the SATA1-6 connectors, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives.... AMD® SB750 controller. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on...
...set to the SATA1-6 connectors, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives.... AMD® SB750 controller. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on...
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..., this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module 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...
..., this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module 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...
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... the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-33 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. System panel...
... the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-33 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. System panel...
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... the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. If your retailer for the first time 1. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-35 2.9 Starting up . Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between...
... the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. If your retailer for the first time 1. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-35 2.9 Starting up . Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between...
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... While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. Pressing the power switch for details. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using...
... While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. Pressing the power switch for details. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 3 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 3 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3 Main menu 3-12 3.4 Advanced menu 3-16 3.5 Power menu 3-32 3.6 Boot menu 3-36 3.7 Tools menu 3-40 3.8 Exit menu 3-43 ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3 Main menu 3-12 3.4 Advanced menu 3-16 3.5 Power menu 3-32 3.6 Boot menu 3-36 3.7 Tools menu 3-40 3.8 Exit menu 3-43 ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe