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.... ASUS Q-Connector - M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Crystal Sound - FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 600 MHz at 0.0125V increment - ASUS Q-Shield - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - Friendly picture manager interface * The actual boot time depends on the next page) xii ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - ASUS Onboard...
.... ASUS Q-Connector - M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Crystal Sound - FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 600 MHz at 0.0125V increment - ASUS Q-Shield - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - Friendly picture manager interface * The actual boot time depends on the next page) xii ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - ASUS Onboard...
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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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... boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS...
... boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS...
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...the blue slots. • When using two graphics card, install them to x1 mode for details. You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. If you install multiple graphics cards, we recommend that comply with a maximum speed of PCI Express card you install two graphics ... to the blue slots. • If you install. Refer to the table below for the connector location. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-19 Universal PCI Express x16 slots (max. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. See page 2-34 for details.
...the blue slots. • When using two graphics card, install them to x1 mode for details. You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. If you install multiple graphics cards, we recommend that comply with a maximum speed of PCI Express card you install two graphics ... to the blue slots. • If you install. Refer to the table below for the connector location. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-19 Universal PCI Express x16 slots (max. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. See page 2-34 for details.
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... up or flashes when data is for the system power button. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. •... turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-33 The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. ...
... up or flashes when data is for the system power button. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. •... turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-33 The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. ...
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.... The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Monitor b. If you do... settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the screen. If your retailer for the first time 1. At power on . ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-35
.... The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Monitor b. If you do... settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the screen. If your retailer for the first time 1. At power on . ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-35
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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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....) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-1 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. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets...
....) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-1 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. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets...
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... option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. M3a79t.rom M3a79t ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-3 Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Launch the...
... option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. M3a79t.rom M3a79t ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-3 Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Launch the...
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... the EZ Flash 2 by pressing before the correct file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-5 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with...
... the EZ Flash 2 by pressing before the correct file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-5 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with...
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... the motherboard support DVD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... WARNING!! A:\>afudos /iM3A79-T.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-7 Copy...
... the motherboard support DVD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... WARNING!! A:\>afudos /iM3A79-T.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-7 Copy...
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Even if you are not prompted to ensure optimum performance. Do this utility. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-9 When you start up the computer, the system provides you can enable the security password feature or change the ...the opportunity to configure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. This section explains how to run this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS. You can change the power management settings. If the system becomes unstable after POST...
Even if you are not prompted to ensure optimum performance. Do this utility. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-9 When you start up the computer, the system provides you can enable the security password feature or change the ...the opportunity to configure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. This section explains how to run this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS. You can change the power management settings. If the system becomes unstable after POST...
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.../Slave only. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-13 3.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave; SATA1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of device connected to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE drive. ... you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item appears in the system. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA...
.../Slave only. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-13 3.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave; SATA1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of device connected to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE drive. ... you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item appears in the system. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA...
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... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-15 When this item to [AHCI], only SATA connectors 1-4 can be detected. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] If you... an overview of commands. If you could use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set to [RAID]. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0105 Build Date : 07/23/08 Processor Type : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ Speed Count : 1600MHz : 1 ...
... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-15 When this item to [AHCI], only SATA connectors 1-4 can be detected. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] If you... an overview of commands. If you could use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set to [RAID]. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0105 Build Date : 07/23/08 Processor Type : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ Speed Count : 1600MHz : 1 ...
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... AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-23 3.4.3 CPU Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.28 AGESA Version:3.1.7.0 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 3 AMD Phenom(tm) 8400 Triple-Core Processor Revision: B2...
... AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-23 3.4.3 CPU Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.28 AGESA Version:3.1.7.0 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 3 AMD Phenom(tm) 8400 Triple-Core Processor Revision: B2...
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...Clumping [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [UnitID 2/3] [UnitID B/C] [UnitID 2/3&B/C] 2x LCLK Mode [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-25 Slot Power Limit, W [75] Use the and keys to 255. The values range from 0 to change the value or type ...Disabled] [L1] NP NB-SB VC1 Traffic Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hyper Transport Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hyper Transport Configuration Isochronous Flow-Control Mode HT Link Tristate UnitID Clumping 2x LCLK Mode [Disabled] [Disabled] [...
...Clumping [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [UnitID 2/3] [UnitID B/C] [UnitID 2/3&B/C] 2x LCLK Mode [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-25 Slot Power Limit, W [75] Use the and keys to 255. The values range from 0 to change the value or type ...Disabled] [L1] NP NB-SB VC1 Traffic Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hyper Transport Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hyper Transport Configuration Isochronous Flow-Control Mode HT Link Tristate UnitID Clumping 2x LCLK Mode [Disabled] [Disabled] [...
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...7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [4.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] 3.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Devices Configuraiton Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] HD Audio Azalia Device [Auto] Front Panel Support Type [...ROM [Disabled] Marvell 6111 ESATA Controller [Enable] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Allows BIOS to enable or disable the High Definition Audio. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-27 L2/L3 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] Disables or sets the L2/L3 Cache...
...7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [4.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] 3.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Devices Configuraiton Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] HD Audio Azalia Device [Auto] Front Panel Support Type [...ROM [Disabled] Marvell 6111 ESATA Controller [Enable] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Allows BIOS to enable or disable the High Definition Audio. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-27 L2/L3 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] Disables or sets the L2/L3 Cache...
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... the value in below sections may cause system to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system so that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-29 Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to PCI... VGA card if the card requests for legacy ISA devices. When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved...
... the value in below sections may cause system to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system so that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-29 Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to PCI... VGA card if the card requests for legacy ISA devices. When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved...
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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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3.5.5 APM Configuration Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY APM Configuration Power Button Mode Restore on . Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, ...: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-33 Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend] Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to power on the first try. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
3.5.5 APM Configuration Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY APM Configuration Power Button Mode Restore on . Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, ...: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-33 Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend] Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to power on the first try. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...