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...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A79XTD EVO 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 ... a DIMM 2-15 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2-16 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 2-16 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments 2-17 2.5.4 PCI slots 2-18 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots 2-18 ...
...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A79XTD EVO 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 ... a DIMM 2-15 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2-16 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 2-16 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments 2-17 2.5.4 PCI slots 2-18 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots 2-18 ...
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Contents 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 5.3 Software information 5-3 5.3.1 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.3.2 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 vi
Contents 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 5.3 Software information 5-3 5.3.1 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.3.2 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 vi
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...cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this equipment. REACH Complying with Canadian ICES-003. This symbol of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for radio noise emissions from that interference will not occur in municipal waste... in municipal waste. This product has been designed to an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation is no guarantee that to radio communications.
...cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this equipment. REACH Complying with Canadian ICES-003. This symbol of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for radio noise emissions from that interference will not occur in municipal waste... in municipal waste. This product has been designed to an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation is no guarantee that to radio communications.
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...• Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support This chapter describes ATI® CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package.... include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when ...
...• Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support This chapter describes ATI® CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package.... include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when ...
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...with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the card to Chapter 3 for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the table on the next page for information on shared slots, ensure ... BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Turn on the next page. 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power ...
...with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the card to Chapter 3 for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the table on the next page for information on shared slots, ensure ... BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Turn on the next page. 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power ...
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...the location of the slots. 2.5.6 Two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFireX™ PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Universal PCI Express x16 slot (max. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports a universal PCI Express... x16 slot with a maximum speed of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Chapter 2 Primary PCI Express x16_1 slot (blue, at max. See page 2-27 for...
...the location of the slots. 2.5.6 Two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFireX™ PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Universal PCI Express x16 slot (max. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports a universal PCI Express... x16 slot with a maximum speed of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Chapter 2 Primary PCI Express x16_1 slot (blue, at max. See page 2-27 for...
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...Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN 1 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! Do not place ...jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-27 3. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-...
...Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN 1 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! Do not place ...jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-27 3. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-...
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... up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-31 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully...
... up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-31 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully...
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ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-33 Chapter 2 The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 11. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 12.
ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-33 Chapter 2 The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 11. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 12.
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For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 5-1 Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum ... that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the ATI Game website (http://game.amd.com) for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. 5.1.2 Before you begin For ATI CrossFireX to work properly, you to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. To uninstall existing...
For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 5-1 Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum ... that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the ATI Game website (http://game.amd.com) for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. 5.1.2 Before you begin For ATI CrossFireX to work properly, you to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. To uninstall existing...
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...; technology support Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. CrossFireX bridge 5. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Align and firmly insert the ...CrossFireX bridge connector to the graphics card. Ensure that the cards are for multigraphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. Connect a ...
...; technology support Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. CrossFireX bridge 5. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Align and firmly insert the ...CrossFireX bridge connector to the graphics card. Ensure that the cards are for multigraphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. Connect a ...
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.... The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi-graphics cards. You can also rightclick the ATI icon in Windows environment. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 5-3 Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.3.2 Enabling the ATI...® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature...
.... The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi-graphics cards. You can also rightclick the ATI icon in Windows environment. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 5-3 Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.3.2 Enabling the ATI...® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature...
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In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. Select Enable CrossFireX. 4. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to exit 1 the window. 2 3 4 5-4 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support Click Apply, and then click OK to act as the display GPU. 3. Chapter 5 Enabling CrossFireX technology 1.
In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. Select Enable CrossFireX. 4. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to exit 1 the window. 2 3 4 5-4 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support Click Apply, and then click OK to act as the display GPU. 3. Chapter 5 Enabling CrossFireX technology 1.