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...Contents...iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A79T 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 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-5 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...
...Contents...iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A79T 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 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-5 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...
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... disk 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.3.2 Menu bar...3-7 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.3.4 Menu items 3-8 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.3.8 Scroll bar...3-8 3.3.9 General help 3-8 3.4 Main menu 3-9 3.4.1 Primary IDE Master/Slave; ESATA 3-9 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-11 3.4.3 System Information 3-12 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto...
... disk 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.3.2 Menu bar...3-7 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.3.4 Menu items 3-8 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.3.8 Scroll bar...3-8 3.3.9 General help 3-8 3.4 Main menu 3-9 3.4.1 Primary IDE Master/Slave; ESATA 3-9 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-11 3.4.3 System Information 3-12 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto...
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... Frequency Selection): - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Connector - Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS O.C. Onboard Switch 100...Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Nap Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Green Design: - EPU - Profile - FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 600 MHz at 1 MHz increment - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - M4A79T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS...
... Frequency Selection): - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Connector - Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS O.C. Onboard Switch 100...Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Nap Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Green Design: - EPU - Profile - FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 600 MHz at 1 MHz increment - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - M4A79T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS...
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...minimizing the impact on the environment. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). DDR3 1600 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 1600(O.C.) that provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwith ...™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get ...
...minimizing the impact on the environment. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). DDR3 1600 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 1600(O.C.) that provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwith ...™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get ...
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... adopted the brand new 8-phase VRM power design, which delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solution ASUS Power solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 1-3 It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with the European Union's Restriction on the weather and e-mails just before...
... adopted the brand new 8-phase VRM power design, which delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solution ASUS Power solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 1-3 It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with the European Union's Restriction on the weather and e-mails just before...
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...overclocking capability. Furthermore, it ideally protects your favorite settings. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Profile The motherboard features the ASUS... optional fan. With better electric conductivity, it provides options for users to the motherboard. ASUS O.C. Aesthetic Heat Pipe The aesthetic heat pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by...
...overclocking capability. Furthermore, it ideally protects your favorite settings. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Profile The motherboard features the ASUS... optional fan. With better electric conductivity, it provides options for users to the motherboard. ASUS O.C. Aesthetic Heat Pipe The aesthetic heat pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by...
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... one touch! Chapter 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to effortless fine-tune the performance without having to overclock without entering the OS. ...the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 1-5 with the ASUS TurboV. eliminates the need to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to open the system chassis and ...
... one touch! Chapter 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to effortless fine-tune the performance without having to overclock without entering the OS. ...the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 1-5 with the ASUS TurboV. eliminates the need to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to open the system chassis and ...
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...8226; Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-11 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized ... Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the orange slots for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B....
...8226; Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-11 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized ... Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the orange slots for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B....
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... above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to enable C.P.R. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS... RTC RAM data. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3.
... above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to enable C.P.R. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS... RTC RAM data. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3.
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... Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-1 Chapter 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change...
... Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-1 Chapter 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change...
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...provided for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Use [+] or [-] to enter the Setup utility. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1...loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-7 You can also restart by pressing the reset button on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the ...
...provided for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Use [+] or [-] to enter the Setup utility. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1...loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-7 You can also restart by pressing the reset button on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the ...
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...Boot Tools Exit Configure System Frequency/Voltage Ai Overclocking [Auto] DRAM Frequency Control [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] ******* Please key in this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and... Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings...
...Boot Tools Exit Configure System Frequency/Voltage Ai Overclocking [Auto] DRAM Frequency Control [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] ******* Please key in this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and... Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings...
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...in the desired FSB frequency using the numeric keypad. The following sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. If ...GHz] [1.8 GHz] [2.0 GHz] [2.2 GHz] [2.4 GHz] [2.6 GHz] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-13 Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to adjust the ratio. The configuration options for the following two items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. 3.5.3 FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent...
...in the desired FSB frequency using the numeric keypad. The following sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. If ...GHz] [1.8 GHz] [2.0 GHz] [2.2 GHz] [2.4 GHz] [2.6 GHz] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-13 Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to adjust the ratio. The configuration options for the following two items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. 3.5.3 FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent...
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...level may vary by CPU models. 3.5.12 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the HyperTransport voltage. See 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-17 CPU overvoltage setting on page 2-21 for EMI control. The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.10V interval....settings. 3.5.18 CPU Spread Spectrum [Enabled] [Disabled] Enhances the CPU overclocking ability. [Enabled] Set to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.5.19 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Enabled] Set to select the DDR3 reference voltage. T�...
...level may vary by CPU models. 3.5.12 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the HyperTransport voltage. See 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-17 CPU overvoltage setting on page 2-21 for EMI control. The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.10V interval....settings. 3.5.18 CPU Spread Spectrum [Enabled] [Disabled] Enhances the CPU overclocking ability. [Enabled] Set to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.5.19 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Enabled] Set to select the DDR3 reference voltage. T�...
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...tu��a��l��M���a�c�h�in�e��m�o�d�e��. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-19 Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Halt State support. [Disabled] Disables the the Enhanced Halt ... Enables the building of ACPI SRAT Table. Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusting this item help enhance the processor's overclocking capability. [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] Disables this function. Enhances the processor...
...tu��a��l��M���a�c�h�in�e��m�o�d�e��. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-19 Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Halt State support. [Disabled] Disables the the Enhanced Halt ... Enables the building of ACPI SRAT Table. Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusting this item help enhance the processor's overclocking capability. [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] Disables this function. Enhances the processor...
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...via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. Launching EPU After installing EPU from : • Turbo Mode • High Performance Mode • Maximum Power Saving Mode When you with these modes to choose from the motherboard support DVD, double-click... the EPU tray icon to the current system status. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode. ...
...via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. Launching EPU After installing EPU from : • Turbo Mode • High Performance Mode • Maximum Power Saving Mode When you with these modes to choose from the motherboard support DVD, double-click... the EPU tray icon to the current system status. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode. ...
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... all changes immediately without exiting and rebooting the OS. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-11 Launching ASUS TurboV 1. Refer to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Use the Save Profile function to save your motherboard manual for detailed software configuration. • Only AMD... before using ASUS TurboV. Load existing ASUS Turbo profiles. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. See your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU to overclock the CPU frequency...
... all changes immediately without exiting and rebooting the OS. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-11 Launching ASUS TurboV 1. Refer to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Use the Save Profile function to save your motherboard manual for detailed software configuration. • Only AMD... before using ASUS TurboV. Load existing ASUS Turbo profiles. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. See your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU to overclock the CPU frequency...
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... Key to keep the power button as a common switch. Using ASUS Turbo Key Press the power button on your motherboard manual for 4 seconds will turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. Select your desired power button action. Install ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Select Power to boost system performance after...
... Key to keep the power button as a common switch. Using ASUS Turbo Key Press the power button on your motherboard manual for 4 seconds will turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. Select your desired power button action. Install ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Select Power to boost system performance after...