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... BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 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...
... BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 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...
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... 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 3.4.8 USB Configuration 3-30 3.5 Power menu 3-32 3.5.1 Suspend Mode 3-32 3.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-32 3.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-32 ...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 ...
... 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 3.4.8 USB Configuration 3-30 3.5 Power menu 3-32 3.5.1 Suspend Mode 3-32 3.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-32 3.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-32 ...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 ...
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...3GB. 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 midboard; 6 ports at back I/O - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi 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™...
...3GB. 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 midboard; 6 ports at back I/O - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi 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™...
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...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 LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB... 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 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 LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB... 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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... items. Motherboard I/O modules 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! Before you for 2 devices 6 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-1
... items. Motherboard I/O modules 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! Before you for 2 devices 6 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-1
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... connector (10-1 pin COM1) 14. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. AMD® SB750 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) ... audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 17. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. Optical drive audio connector (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 AM2/AM2+ CPU socket 4. Reset...
... connector (10-1 pin COM1) 14. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. AMD® SB750 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) ... audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 17. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. Optical drive audio connector (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 AM2/AM2+ CPU socket 4. Reset...
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... - - shared - - - - USB 1.0 controller 3 - - - USB 1.0 controller 4 - - - USB 1.0 controller 2 - - - Onboard SATA - - - - shared - - shared - - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-17 Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 ...available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared shared shared shared - - - - USB 1.0 controller 1 - - - PCIE x16_2 shared shared shared shared - - - - PCIE x16_3 shared shared shared shared - - - - shared - - - - USB 2.0 controller - ...
... - - shared - - - - USB 1.0 controller 3 - - - USB 1.0 controller 4 - - - USB 1.0 controller 2 - - - Onboard SATA - - - - shared - - shared - - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-17 Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 ...available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared shared shared shared - - - - USB 1.0 controller 1 - - - PCIE x16_2 shared shared shared shared - - - - PCIE x16_3 shared shared shared shared - - - - shared - - - - USB 2.0 controller - ...
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... recommend that you connect the necessary cables to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 Four PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports four ATI CrossFireX™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support... cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. x8 link) Primary PCI Express x16_3 slot (blue, at max. x16 link) PCI slot ...
... recommend that you connect the necessary cables to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 Four PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports four ATI CrossFireX™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support... cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. x8 link) Primary PCI Express x16_3 slot (blue, at max. x16 link) PCI slot ...
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... connector to the audio configuration table below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. Optical S/PDIF Out port. Refer to this port. 13. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-23 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port... Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 11. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the function of the audio ports in an 8-channel audio configuration. 9. Microphone port (pink). This ...
... connector to the audio configuration table below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. Optical S/PDIF Out port. Refer to this port. 13. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-23 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port... Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 11. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the function of the audio ports in an 8-channel audio configuration. 9. Microphone port (pink). This ...
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... of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 6. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78; 5. USB1112) These connectors are for...
... of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 6. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78; 5. USB1112) These connectors are for...
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IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is purchased separately. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so will damage the motherboard! Never connect a USB cable to the 1394 connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel 1394 ports. 8. The COM module is for a serial (COM)... then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. You can connect the front panel 1394 cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the IEEE 1394a connector. Connect the serial port module cable ...
IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is purchased separately. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so will damage the motherboard! Never connect a USB cable to the 1394 connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel 1394 ports. 8. The COM module is for a serial (COM)... then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. You can connect the front panel 1394 cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the IEEE 1394a connector. Connect the serial port module cable ...
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ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (... on these utilities. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. The...
ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (... on these utilities. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. The...
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...through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-5 Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to prevent system boot...automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can switch between drives by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to enable it is accessible by pressing + during POST to display the following. You can launch...
...through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-5 Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to prevent system boot...automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can switch between drives by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to enable it is accessible by pressing + during POST to display the following. You can launch...
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Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET2 CPU Configuration Chipset ECC Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Loads the optimal settings for the system.performance. Take ...
Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET2 CPU Configuration Chipset ECC Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Loads the optimal settings for the system.performance. Take ...
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... legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: 1 Drive USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] [Enabled] Options Disabled Enabled USB Mass Storage Device Configuration The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [FullSpeed...
... legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: 1 Drive USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] [Enabled] Options Disabled Enabled USB Mass Storage Device Configuration The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [FullSpeed...
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USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Device #1 ASAP EXPRESS GATE Emulation Type [Auto] Number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device after start unit command. USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-31
USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Device #1 ASAP EXPRESS GATE Emulation Type [Auto] Number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device after start unit command. USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-31
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...store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load from Profile 2 Start O.C. Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: M3A79-T DELUXE VER: 0105 DATE: 07/23/08 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: ...Backup [Esc] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT ...v04.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.3 ASUS O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to prevent the system boot failure...
...store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load from Profile 2 Start O.C. Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: M3A79-T DELUXE VER: 0105 DATE: 07/23/08 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: ...Backup [Esc] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT ...v04.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.3 ASUS O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to prevent the system boot failure...
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ASUS InstAll - Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the installation wizard. Install the necessary drivers to support external SATA devices(s) ...
ASUS InstAll - Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the installation wizard. Install the necessary drivers to support external SATA devices(s) ...
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...Internet. Place the support CD/DVD to continue. 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Select the language for Express Gate appears. 4.3.11 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate softwares. ... Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives, but the software performance may be at the Express Gate menu where you quick access to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. The Drivers installation tab appears...
...Internet. Place the support CD/DVD to continue. 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Select the language for Express Gate appears. 4.3.11 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate softwares. ... Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives, but the software performance may be at the Express Gate menu where you quick access to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. The Drivers installation tab appears...
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... File Manager window, which lets you want more screen space for the softwares. If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading and downloading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. Shows network status; Click to choose input language and method as well as offering...
... File Manager window, which lets you want more screen space for the softwares. If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading and downloading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. Shows network status; Click to choose input language and method as well as offering...