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Profile 3-34 3.9.4 AI NET 2 3-35 3.10 Exit menu 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ ... 3.7 Power menu 3-25 3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 3-25 3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No 3-25 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled 3-25 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 3-25 3.7.5 APM Configuration 3-26 3.7.6 Hardware Monitor 3-27 3.8 Boot menu 3-28 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-28 3.8.2...
Profile 3-34 3.9.4 AI NET 2 3-35 3.10 Exit menu 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ ... 3.7 Power menu 3-25 3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 3-25 3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No 3-25 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled 3-25 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 3-25 3.7.5 APM Configuration 3-26 3.7.6 Hardware Monitor 3-27 3.8 Boot menu 3-28 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-28 3.8.2...
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..., such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ support This chapter describes the ATI® CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how...
..., such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ support This chapter describes the ATI® CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how...
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M4A79 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 port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x S/PDIF Out port (coaxial) 1 x S/PDIF Out port (optical) 1 x External SATA port 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 ports 1 x Floppy disk...
M4A79 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 port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x S/PDIF Out port (coaxial) 1 x S/PDIF Out port (optical) 1 x External SATA port 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 ports 1 x Floppy disk...
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...ASUS M4A79 Deluxe motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x ASUS CrossFire™ bridge cables 5 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port IEEE 1394a module 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for reference only. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-1 The motherboard...in the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® M4A79 Deluxe motherboard! Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer....
...ASUS M4A79 Deluxe motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x ASUS CrossFire™ bridge cables 5 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port IEEE 1394a module 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for reference only. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-1 The motherboard...in the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® M4A79 Deluxe motherboard! Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer....
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... short the pins or moving jumpers! 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS... and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-5 Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows...-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to restore the original BIOS data from the support DVD in case the system hangs ...
... short the pins or moving jumpers! 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS... and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-5 Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows...-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to restore the original BIOS data from the support DVD in case the system hangs ...
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... 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to [RAID]. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial...
... 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to [RAID]. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial...
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... BIOS in the system's failure to boot. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk. 3. Inappropriate settings of this motherboard. Carefully follow the instructions of the BIOS may...error message appears on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-1 If there is potentially risky. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. In normal circumstances, the...
... BIOS in the system's failure to boot. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk. 3. Inappropriate settings of this motherboard. Carefully follow the instructions of the BIOS may...error message appears on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-1 If there is potentially risky. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. In normal circumstances, the...
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...menu, and then click Next. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. From... BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the...
...menu, and then click Next. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. From... BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the...
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...default settings to the optical drive. 3. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Checking for the BIOS file. Recovering... checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the floppy disk drive. 2. Start flashing... ...
...default settings to the optical drive. 3. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Checking for the BIOS file. Recovering... checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the floppy disk drive. 2. Start flashing... ...
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... to change at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-1 Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64...
... to change at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-1 Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64...
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...4 The screenshots in this section are displayed in graphical format. Double-click the Manual folder. 3. Click the support DVD icon. 2. The support DVD contents are for reference only. The software manual files are included in the support DVD. Double-click the folder of your selected manual. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities... necessary software manuals. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are in Portable Document Format (PDF). The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software...
...4 The screenshots in this section are displayed in graphical format. Double-click the Manual folder. 3. Click the support DVD icon. 2. The support DVD contents are for reference only. The software manual files are included in the support DVD. Double-click the folder of your selected manual. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities... necessary software manuals. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are in Portable Document Format (PDF). The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software...
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... 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that will conveniently guide you through the...
... 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that will conveniently guide you through the...
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...the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button Refer to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package.... icon to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. 4.3.2 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager...
...the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button Refer to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package.... icon to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. 4.3.2 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager...
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...ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer the moment you of any problem with these components. With this icon to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD... Refer to close or restore the application. The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the... Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-5
...ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer the moment you of any problem with these components. With this icon to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD... Refer to close or restore the application. The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the... Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-5
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...of the onboard SATA ports. • Ensure to install ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard support DVD before turning on your pictures. When installed on USB HDDs and Flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before you start the web browser, Skype,...Gate applications. • ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Expess Gate supports SATA devices in IDE or SATA mode only. in the support DVD or click environment for the BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to the motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ...
...of the onboard SATA ports. • Ensure to install ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard support DVD before turning on your pictures. When installed on USB HDDs and Flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before you start the web browser, Skype,...Gate applications. • ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Expess Gate supports SATA devices in IDE or SATA mode only. in the support DVD or click environment for the BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to the motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ...
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... to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to restore system default settings. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows ... launch each utility button to launch the utility, or click the Normal button to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-7 Launching AI Suite 1. The AI Suite main window appears. 3.
... to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to restore system default settings. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows ... launch each utility button to launch the utility, or click the Normal button to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-7 Launching AI Suite 1. The AI Suite main window appears. 3.
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...With auto phase switching for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you select Auto Mode , the system shifts modes automatically according to the current system status. Launching EPU ...support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode. You can also configure advanced settings for detailed software configuration. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.6 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes to choose from the motherboard support DVD...
...With auto phase switching for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you select Auto Mode , the system shifts modes automatically according to the current system status. Launching EPU ...support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode. You can also configure advanced settings for detailed software configuration. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.6 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes to choose from the motherboard support DVD...
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...profile. Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe click to display the drop-down menu button and display the fan names. 4.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you can be set the appropriate ...performance level of Enable Q-Fan 2 to activate this function. Click the drop-down list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode 4-9 Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD...
...profile. Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe click to display the drop-down menu button and display the fan names. 4.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you can be set the appropriate ...performance level of Enable Q-Fan 2 to activate this function. Click the drop-down list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode 4-9 Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD...
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... for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. Press the power button to launch the Q-Button user interface. 2. After installing ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the ASUS Q-Button icon in the Windows notification area to enter AI Nap mode. Press the power button again to minimize the power consumption...
... for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. Press the power button to launch the Q-Button user interface. 2. After installing ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the ASUS Q-Button icon in the Windows notification area to enter AI Nap mode. Press the power button again to minimize the power consumption...
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... are provided: "Race Car", "Jet Plane", and "Rocket". ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-11 Refer to the CPU documentation before using TurboV. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for details. Use the Save Profile function to save your motherboard manual for detailed software configuration. • Only AMD...
... are provided: "Race Car", "Jet Plane", and "Rocket". ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-11 Refer to the CPU documentation before using TurboV. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for details. Use the Save Profile function to save your motherboard manual for detailed software configuration. • Only AMD...