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... viii About this guide ix M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and...
... viii About this guide ix M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and...
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Contents 3.4 Advanced menu 3-16 3.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 3-16 3.4.2 AI NET 2 3-22 3.4.3 CPU Configuration 3-23 3.4.4 Chipset 3-24 3.4.5 ECC Configuration 3-26 3.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-27 3.4.7 PCI PnP 3-29 ... 3-34 3.6 Boot menu 3-36 3.6.1 Boot Device Priority 3-36 3.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-37 3.6.3 Security 3-38 3.7 Tools menu 3-40 3.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-40 3.7.2 Express Gate 3-41 3.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-42 3.8 Exit menu 3-43 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the ...
Contents 3.4 Advanced menu 3-16 3.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 3-16 3.4.2 AI NET 2 3-22 3.4.3 CPU Configuration 3-23 3.4.4 Chipset 3-24 3.4.5 ECC Configuration 3-26 3.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-27 3.4.7 PCI PnP 3-29 ... 3-34 3.6 Boot menu 3-36 3.6.1 Boot Device Priority 3-36 3.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-37 3.6.3 Security 3-38 3.7 Tools menu 3-40 3.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-40 3.7.2 Express Gate 3-41 3.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-42 3.8 Exit menu 3-43 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the ...
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M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for AMD® Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU...port (SATA On-The-Go) Marvell® 88E8056 Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Noise Filtering LSI® L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at ...
M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for AMD® Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU...port (SATA On-The-Go) Marvell® 88E8056 Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Noise Filtering LSI® L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at ...
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... entering OS - ASUS AI Gear 2* - ASUS AI Nap * ASUS AI Gear 2 is supported by AM2 CPU only. ASUS Noise Filtering ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS O.C. vDIMM: 36-step DRAM voltage control - M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Onboard Switch ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent...
... entering OS - ASUS AI Gear 2* - ASUS AI Nap * ASUS AI Gear 2 is supported by AM2 CPU only. ASUS Noise Filtering ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS O.C. vDIMM: 36-step DRAM voltage control - M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Onboard Switch ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent...
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M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS ...connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis...ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) ATX...
M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS ...connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis...ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) ATX...
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AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD®'s ...recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. See page 2-5 for details. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ ...
AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD®'s ...recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. See page 2-5 for details. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ ...
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...rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Refer to external devices. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for the supported CPU models. DDR2 1066 is ready to support Quad CrossFireX™, the most advanced graphics standard that ...functions. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-3 See page 2-18 for details. See page 2‑10 for details. See page 2-18 for details. Easily backup photos, videos and other memory demanding applications. See pages 2-23 and 2-26 for details. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports...
...rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Refer to external devices. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for the supported CPU models. DDR2 1066 is ready to support Quad CrossFireX™, the most advanced graphics standard that ...functions. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-3 See page 2-18 for details. See page 2‑10 for details. See page 2-18 for details. Easily backup photos, videos and other memory demanding applications. See pages 2-23 and 2-26 for details. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports...
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...mouse or press a key. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with independent power to vital components, ultimately enhances memory performance and ensures quick response and stability of CPU under operating system to suit your house. The ...ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more , the user-friendly picture manager lets you are temporarily away. What's more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-5 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from profiles to adjust CPU...
...mouse or press a key. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with independent power to vital components, ultimately enhances memory performance and ensures quick response and stability of CPU under operating system to suit your house. The ...ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more , the user-friendly picture manager lets you are temporarily away. What's more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-5 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from profiles to adjust CPU...
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Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to -life high quality audio. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to date. The purpose of ...have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Preserving the dialogue or solo performances with downmixing from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of ...
Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to -life high quality audio. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to date. The purpose of ...have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Preserving the dialogue or solo performances with downmixing from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of ...
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..., and DRAM voltage in case the system hangs due to overclocking. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of booting the BIOS. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02V...
..., and DRAM voltage in case the system hangs due to overclocking. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of booting the BIOS. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02V...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Onboard switches 2-21 2.8 Connectors 2-22 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-35 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-36 ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe
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AM2/AM2+ CPU socket 4. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. Power-on switch 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 ...(4-pin CD) Page 2-27 2-31 2-5 2-29 2-10 2-30 2-25 2-26 2-20 2-33 2-21 2-21 2-28 2-28 2-24 2-24 2-32 2-27 ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-3 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 17. Reset switch 12. USB connectors (10...
AM2/AM2+ CPU socket 4. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. Power-on switch 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 ...(4-pin CD) Page 2-27 2-31 2-5 2-29 2-10 2-30 2-25 2-26 2-20 2-33 2-21 2-21 2-28 2-28 2-24 2-24 2-32 2-27 ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-3 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 17. Reset switch 12. USB connectors (10...
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... only one correct orientation. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-5 Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. The CPU fits in completely. The AM2+/AM2...
... only one correct orientation. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-5 Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. The CPU fits in completely. The AM2+/AM2...
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...with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Apply several drops of thermal paste to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it fits in an even thin layer. If so, skip this step. To ...finger. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. The Thermal Interface Material is locked. 6. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. When the CPU is spread in place. Position the CPU above the socket such that it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. Some heatsinks ...
...with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Apply several drops of thermal paste to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it fits in an even thin layer. If so, skip this step. To ...finger. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. The Thermal Interface Material is locked. 6. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. When the CPU is spread in place. Position the CPU above the socket such that it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. Some heatsinks ...
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... sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-7 Ensure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module...
... sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-7 Ensure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module...
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ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-9 5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan.
ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-9 5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan.
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...is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.4 Advanced menu for one DIMM per channel only. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-11 Recommended Memory Configurations... • Due to install the memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 MHz is recommended to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS...
...is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.4 Advanced menu for one DIMM per channel only. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-11 Recommended Memory Configurations... • Due to install the memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 MHz is recommended to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS...
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... the cap will cause system boot failure! • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to overclocking. You...
... the cap will cause system boot failure! • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to overclocking. You...
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... labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~7 A (84 W ... 2 feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-29 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000...
... labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~7 A (84 W ... 2 feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-29 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000...