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... SATA 3Gb/s port (black) - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port (SATA on the next page) xi M4A79XTD EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB IEEE 1394 AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports ... link) 2 x PCIe x1 slots 2 x PCI 2.2 slots AMD® SB750 southbridge: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 connector for up to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 790X / SB750 Up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin...
... SATA 3Gb/s port (black) - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port (SATA on the next page) xi M4A79XTD EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB IEEE 1394 AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports ... link) 2 x PCIe x1 slots 2 x PCI 2.2 slots AMD® SB750 southbridge: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 connector for up to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 790X / SB750 Up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin...
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... This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in line with the ASUS vision of your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. CrossFireX... solution. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for DDR3. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with peak bandwidths of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). AMD® 790X / SB750 Chipset The AMD...
... This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in line with the ASUS vision of your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. CrossFireX... solution. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for DDR3. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with peak bandwidths of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). AMD® 790X / SB750 Chipset The AMD...
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...; OS. Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with the European Union's Restriction on the use of the environment. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 1-3 This series also features an extra 2 phase... power dedicated to ensure longer component lifespan. Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solution ASUS Power solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. 8+2 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS...
...; OS. Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with the European Union's Restriction on the use of the environment. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 1-3 This series also features an extra 2 phase... power dedicated to ensure longer component lifespan. Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solution ASUS Power solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. 8+2 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS...
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... not fit in only one correct orientation. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-5 The CPU fits in completely. Press the lever... sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90˚ angle. Chapter 2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD® AM3 socket for the AM3 socket. DO NOT force the...
... not fit in only one correct orientation. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-5 The CPU fits in completely. Press the lever... sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90˚ angle. Chapter 2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD® AM3 socket for the AM3 socket. DO NOT force the...
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... the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The AMD® AM3 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • The retention module base is properly applied to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-7
... the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The AMD® AM3 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • The retention module base is properly applied to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-7