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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 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, Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in ...
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 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, Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in ...
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... the utility and update the BIOS without having to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY...
... the utility and update the BIOS without having to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY...
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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
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.... ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using...
.... ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using...
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... site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to download. 4. M3a79t.rom M3a79t ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet.
... site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to download. 4. M3a79t.rom M3a79t ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet.
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... download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enable it is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the ... drive or the USB port. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-5 Save the BIOS file to display the following. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can launch the ...
... download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enable it is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the ... drive or the USB port. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-5 Save the BIOS file to display the following. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can launch the ...
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.... done Reading flash ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 5. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. WARNING!! done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-7 You need to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original...
.... done Reading flash ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 5. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. WARNING!! done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-7 You need to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original...
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.... ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-9 This section explains how to reconfigure your system using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to run this motherboard. 3.2 BIOS...
.... ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-9 This section explains how to reconfigure your system using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to run this motherboard. 3.2 BIOS...
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NTFS format v04.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25LV080 Current ROM BOARD: M3A79-T DELUXE VER: 0105 DATE: 07/23/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load...
NTFS format v04.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25LV080 Current ROM BOARD: M3A79-T DELUXE VER: 0105 DATE: 07/23/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load...
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...to Profile 1/2 Allows you to the BIOS Flash. Press to save the current BIOS file to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Profile Allows you to save the file. ASUSTek O.C. 3.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile Select Screen Select Item ...from Profile 1 Save to Profile 2 Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 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: ...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the file.
...to Profile 1/2 Allows you to the BIOS Flash. Press to save the current BIOS file to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Profile Allows you to save the file. ASUSTek O.C. 3.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile Select Screen Select Item ...from Profile 1 Save to Profile 2 Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 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: ...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the file.
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... the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. 2. See section 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is automatically installed when you intend to use the AFUDOS utility to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-9
... the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. 2. See section 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is automatically installed when you intend to use the AFUDOS utility to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-9