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... 3-35 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!™ Technology 4-3 4.3.2 Audio configurations 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS EPU 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS AI Nap 4-10 4.3.9 ASUS TurboV 4-11 4.3.10 ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 Contents 3.5.18 CPU Spread Spectrum [Enabled...
... 3-35 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!™ Technology 4-3 4.3.2 Audio configurations 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS EPU 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS AI Nap 4-10 4.3.9 ASUS TurboV 4-11 4.3.10 ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 Contents 3.5.18 CPU Spread Spectrum [Enabled...
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...When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit OS. ** Refer to www.asus.com for up to Quad C��r�o�s�s�F�ir�e�X�™ SB750 chipset: - 1 x Ultra...;x�8��m��o�d�e��s�) 2 x PCI 2.2 slots Supports A��T�I /O - M4A79T Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon�™...
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...: 50-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS Q-Connector - M4A79T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Power Solution: - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Green Design: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) - EPU - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 600...
...: 50-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS Q-Connector - M4A79T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Power Solution: - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Green Design: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) - EPU - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 600...
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...M4A79T Deluxe specifications summary Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1 x PS/2 mouse 2 x S/PDIF Out ports (Coaxial + 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 Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU... Intrusion Support DVD contents Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form ...
...M4A79T Deluxe specifications summary Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1 x PS/2 mouse 2 x S/PDIF Out ports (Coaxial + 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 Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU... Intrusion Support DVD contents Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form ...
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... 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ 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 a realtime 3D-rendered previews ... ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Multi-VGA support This motherboard is in line with the European Union's Restriction 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). This is ...
... 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ 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 a realtime 3D-rendered previews ... ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Multi-VGA support This motherboard is in line with the European Union's Restriction 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). This is ...
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... effectively lowers temperatures by existing airflows from the support DVD in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you freedom to restore the original BIOS data from the CPU or a bundled optional fan. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having lifetime problems that allows... favorite settings. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by the chipsets to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Furthermore, it convenient and easy to install side-flow fans or a passive cooler. This Heat Pipe design is the...
... effectively lowers temperatures by existing airflows from the support DVD in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you freedom to restore the original BIOS data from the CPU or a bundled optional fan. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having lifetime problems that allows... favorite settings. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by the chipsets to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Furthermore, it convenient and easy to install side-flow fans or a passive cooler. This Heat Pipe design is the...
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...information Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. • If you plug ...the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin ...
...information Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. • If you plug ...the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin ...
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... are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (1000W) PSU has been tested to fit these connectors in only one orientation. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to connect...power-consuming devices. 11. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: AMD Phenom 9950 Memory: 1024 MB DDR3 (x4) ...
... are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (1000W) PSU has been tested to fit these connectors in only one orientation. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to connect...power-consuming devices. 11. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: AMD Phenom 9950 Memory: 1024 MB DDR3 (x4) ...
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... Removable Media Device) if your computer to transfer data to and from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to [Disabled], the data transfer from the hardware ...selection of IDE drive installed. [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Select this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA (Logical Block Addressing) mode. [Auto] [Disabled] Select [Auto] to select the type of ...
... Removable Media Device) if your computer to transfer data to and from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to [Disabled], the data transfer from the hardware ...selection of IDE drive installed. [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Select this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA (Logical Block Addressing) mode. [Auto] [Disabled] Select [Auto] to select the type of ...
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...65533;V�*��w�i�th��a� 0.0125V interval. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup See 2. Otherwise, the maximum voltage supported is enabled. TWTR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] TWRWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto... DCT0:Processor on-die terminat [Auto] DCT1:Processor on page 2-21 for details. • The supported voltage may vary by CPU models. T�h�e��v�a�l�u�e��[�1�.9��0�V�]...
...65533;V�*��w�i�th��a� 0.0125V interval. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup See 2. Otherwise, the maximum voltage supported is enabled. TWTR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] TWRWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto... DCT0:Processor on-die terminat [Auto] DCT1:Processor on page 2-21 for details. • The supported voltage may vary by CPU models. T�h�e��v�a�l�u�e��[�1�.9��0�V�]...
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... CPU Spread Spectrum [Enabled] [Disabled] Enhances the CPU overclocking ability. [Enabled] Set to [Enabled] for details. • The supported voltage may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset permanently. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-17 3.5.11 CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the CPU...;t�o�1��.9��0�V�*��w�i�th��a� 0.0125V interval. CPU overvoltage setting on page 2-21 for EMI control. 3.5.19 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE...
... CPU Spread Spectrum [Enabled] [Disabled] Enhances the CPU overclocking ability. [Enabled] Set to [Enabled] for details. • The supported voltage may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset permanently. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-17 3.5.11 CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the CPU...;t�o�1��.9��0�V�*��w�i�th��a� 0.0125V interval. CPU overvoltage setting on page 2-21 for EMI control. 3.5.19 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE...
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... Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Advanced Clock Caliberation [Disabled] Options This option shoukd remain disabled for testing purpose. The items shown in this screen may enable... it for the normal operation. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 14.07 AGESA Version:6.0.7.3 AMD Phenom(tm) 8600 Triple-Core Processor Revision: B2 Cache L1: 384KB Cache...
... Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Advanced Clock Caliberation [Disabled] Options This option shoukd remain disabled for testing purpose. The items shown in this screen may enable... it for the normal operation. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 14.07 AGESA Version:6.0.7.3 AMD Phenom(tm) 8600 Triple-Core Processor Revision: B2 Cache L1: 384KB Cache...
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... • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. BIOS checks ...Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Profile Utility V1.34 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A79T Deluxe VER: 0202 DATE: 12/09/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only...
... • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. BIOS checks ...Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Profile Utility V1.34 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A79T Deluxe VER: 0202 DATE: 12/09/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only...
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Save your operating system. Install Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. Chapter 4 Refer to [Enabled]. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-3 View the online help or readme file that will conveniently guide you through the installation. See section 3.6 Advanced menu. 3. Reboot your...
Save your operating system. Install Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. Chapter 4 Refer to [Enabled]. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-3 View the online help or readme file that will conveniently guide you through the installation. See section 3.6 Advanced menu. 3. Reboot your...
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... the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you turn it on. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button Function Opens the Configuration window ...in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Because PC Probe II is a utility that your computer the moment you of any problem with these components. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-5 PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and...
... the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you turn it on. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button Function Opens the Configuration window ...in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Because PC Probe II is a utility that your computer the moment you of any problem with these components. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-5 PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and...
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... The AI Suite main window appears. 3. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. If you to launch each utility ...information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4 Click to restore default settings Click to launch several ASUS utilities easily. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-7
... The AI Suite main window appears. 3. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. If you to launch each utility ...information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4 Click to restore default settings Click to launch several ASUS utilities easily. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-7
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...or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. Click the drop-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enable Q-Fan 2 box. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. Chapter 4 Click... and select a profile. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite maIn window. Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; ASUS M4A79T Deluxe click to save the setup. Performance mode boosts the fan to...
...or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. Click the drop-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enable Q-Fan 2 box. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. Chapter 4 Click... and select a profile. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite maIn window. Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; ASUS M4A79T Deluxe click to save the setup. Performance mode boosts the fan to...
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... before using TurboV. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for details. Launching ASUS TurboV 1. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-11 Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. • For system...
... before using TurboV. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for details. Launching ASUS TurboV 1. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-11 Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. • For system...