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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information 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 ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information 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 ...
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... signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your area. viii...bin indicates that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. DO NOT throw the motherboard in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from...
... signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your area. viii...bin indicates that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. DO NOT throw the motherboard in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from...
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... software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the...
... software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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... Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1 x Multi-functional module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) 2 x ASUS CrossFire™ bridge cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® M3A79-T Deluxe motherboard! ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-1 Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another...
... Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1 x Multi-functional module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) 2 x ASUS CrossFire™ bridge cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® M3A79-T Deluxe motherboard! ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-1 Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another...
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... highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. This is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous... support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / ...
... highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. This is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous... support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / ...
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...-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. See page 2-18 for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. Easily backup photos, videos and other memory demanding applications. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-3 Refer to external devices. See page 2‑10 for high-speed...
...-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. See page 2-18 for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. Easily backup photos, videos and other memory demanding applications. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-3 Refer to external devices. See page 2‑10 for high-speed...
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See pages 2-23 and 2-24 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) Out jacks.It allows digital audio transferring ...
See pages 2-23 and 2-24 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) Out jacks.It allows digital audio transferring ...
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... motherboard built-in touch with independent power to instant fun! ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. You can utilize the most . What's more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Messenger to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe...
... motherboard built-in touch with independent power to instant fun! ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. You can utilize the most . What's more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Messenger to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe...
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..., cool and efficient operation. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling... solution that expands the overall sound field without introducing a picket fencing effect. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is that the groundbreaking ...
..., cool and efficient operation. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling... solution that expands the overall sound field without introducing a picket fencing effect. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is that the groundbreaking ...
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... a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to short the pins or moving jumpers! ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to the motherboard. Update your BIOS easily without the usual "fingers"- ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect...
... a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to short the pins or moving jumpers! ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to the motherboard. Update your BIOS easily without the usual "fingers"- ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect...
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eliminates the need to achieve the most precise settings for each parameter. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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 .... 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 steps to open the...
eliminates the need to achieve the most precise settings for each parameter. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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 .... 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 steps to open the...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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
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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2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before handling components to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any ...that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-1
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before handling components to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any ...that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-1
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not overtighten the screws!
Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not overtighten the screws!
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ processors or for the AMD Opteron ... sure you use a CPU designed for the AM2+/AM2 socket. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; Socket lever ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-5 Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. otherwise, the CPU will not fit ...
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ processors or for the AMD Opteron ... sure you use a CPU designed for the AM2+/AM2 socket. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; Socket lever ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-5 Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. otherwise, the CPU will not fit ...