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... utility 3-2 3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy 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; SATA 1-5; ESATA 3-9 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-11 3.4.3 System Information 3-12 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu...
... utility 3-2 3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy 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; SATA 1-5; ESATA 3-9 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-11 3.4.3 System Information 3-12 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu...
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... 4.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations 4-14 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-20 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-20 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 4-20 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.2.1 Dual CrossFireX installation...
... 4.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations 4-14 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-20 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-20 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 4-20 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.2.1 Dual CrossFireX installation...
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...® 1200 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - We recommend using a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit OS. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 4 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots with ATI CrossFireX™ support d�u..., ECC and non-ECC, unbuffered * When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. M4A79T Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD...
...® 1200 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - We recommend using a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit OS. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 4 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots with ATI CrossFireX™ support d�u..., ECC and non-ECC, unbuffered * When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. M4A79T Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD...
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... power management by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). To wake the system and return to integrated memory/HT controller. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 1-3 Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to bootup, Express Gate is subject to hardware configurations and product models. Messenger to instant...and the motherboard from damage caused by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC components in touch with the European Union's Restriction on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your pictures without entering Windows at ...
... power management by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). To wake the system and return to integrated memory/HT controller. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 1-3 Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to bootup, Express Gate is subject to hardware configurations and product models. Messenger to instant...and the motherboard from damage caused by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC components in touch with the European Union's Restriction on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your pictures without entering Windows at ...
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.... For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The... is recommended to install the memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-11 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM ...
.... For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The... is recommended to install the memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-11 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM ...
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... Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. 4. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are set to [RAID]. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-29 Chapter 2 Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and...
... Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. 4. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are set to [RAID]. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-29 Chapter 2 Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and...
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.... Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the following utilities allow you need to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. We recommend that you not change the BIOS settings only with the help of the BIOS may result in Windows®...
.... Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the following utilities allow you need to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. We recommend that you not change the BIOS settings only with the help of the BIOS may result in Windows®...
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... connection either through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update main window appears. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click...
... connection either through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update main window appears. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click...
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.... 4. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2. Fom the Windows® desktop, click 3. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. M4a79tdlx.COM ASUS M4A79T Deluxe M4a79tdlx Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. From...
.... 4. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2. Fom the Windows® desktop, click 3. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. M4a79tdlx.COM ASUS M4A79T Deluxe M4a79tdlx Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. From...
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... A:/S then press . b. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Windows® Vista environment a. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk... 1. DOS environment a. c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the floppy disk drive. 2. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44MB floppy disk to...
... A:/S then press . b. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Windows® Vista environment a. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk... 1. DOS environment a. c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the floppy disk drive. 2. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44MB floppy disk to...
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...is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu ... any menu screen means that do not fit on the right side of a menu screen are items that the iteam has a submenu. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu ...
...is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu ... any menu screen means that do not fit on the right side of a menu screen are items that the iteam has a submenu. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu ...
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... will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-33 Sets countdown duration that the user data will run again when you enter the Express ...Gate environment after clearing its settings. 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] �[1�0��s�... stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
... will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-33 Sets countdown duration that the user data will run again when you enter the Express ...Gate environment after clearing its settings. 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] �[1�0��s�... stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
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...to fields other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American ...Setup menus. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-35 Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Exit & Discard Changes Select this operation. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Exit &...
...to fields other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American ...Setup menus. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-35 Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Exit & Discard Changes Select this operation. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Exit &...
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...XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Chapter 4 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™/ 64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version... ATI® RAID/AHCI driver disk. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that the motherboard supports. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-1 Click an item to run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE ...
...XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Chapter 4 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™/ 64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version... ATI® RAID/AHCI driver disk. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that the motherboard supports. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-1 Click an item to run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE ...
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...the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Realtek HD Audio ...capability. Realtek HD Audio Manager 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. If the Realtek audio software...
...the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Realtek HD Audio ...capability. Realtek HD Audio Manager 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. If the Realtek audio software...
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...motherboard support DVD. 2. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window...65533;���t�o��c�lo��s�e� or restore the application. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-5 With this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and ...
...motherboard support DVD. 2. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window...65533;���t�o��c�lo��s�e� or restore the application. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-5 With this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and ...
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... appears in this icon to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-7 The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx...
... appears in this icon to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-7 The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx...
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... 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you can be set the appropriate performance level of Enable Q-Fan 2 to save the setup. After enabling the Q-Fan 2 function, the fans can launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan 2... button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to display the drop-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enable Q-Fan 2 box. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe click to achieve the maximum fan speed....
... 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you can be set the appropriate performance level of Enable Q-Fan 2 to save the setup. After enabling the Q-Fan 2 function, the fans can launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan 2... button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to display the drop-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enable Q-Fan 2 box. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe click to achieve the maximum fan speed....
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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. Select AI Nap, then click Apply to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you to enable ...
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. Select AI Nap, then click Apply to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you to enable ...
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... settings as a new profile Target settings Default settings Click to show more detailed adjustments using ASUS TurboV. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-11 Use the Save Profile function to save your motherboard manual for detailed software configuration. • Only AMD® Black Edition processors support the ... or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for details. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. Launching ASUS TurboV 1. See your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU to High ...
... settings as a new profile Target settings Default settings Click to show more detailed adjustments using ASUS TurboV. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 4-11 Use the Save Profile function to save your motherboard manual for detailed software configuration. • Only AMD® Black Edition processors support the ... or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for details. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. Launching ASUS TurboV 1. See your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU to High ...