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... APIC Support 3-32 3.5.5 APM Configuration 3-33 3.5.6 Hardware Monitor 3-34 3.6 Boot menu 3-36 3.6.1 Boot Device Priority 3-36 3.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-37 3.6.3 Security 3-38 3.7 Tools menu 3-40 3.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-40 3.7.2 Express Gate 3-41 3.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-42 3.8 Exit menu 3-43 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...
... APIC Support 3-32 3.5.5 APM Configuration 3-33 3.5.6 Hardware Monitor 3-34 3.6 Boot menu 3-36 3.6.1 Boot Device Priority 3-36 3.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-37 3.6.3 Security 3-38 3.7 Tools menu 3-40 3.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-40 3.7.2 Express Gate 3-41 3.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-42 3.8 Exit menu 3-43 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...
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... 4-24 4.3.6 ASUS AI Suite 4-30 4.3.7 ASUS AI Gear 2 4-32 4.3.8 ASUS AI Nap 4-33 4.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan 2 4-34 4.3.10 ASUS AI Booster 4-35 4.3.11 ASUS Express Gate 4-36 4.3.12 AMD OverDrive (AOD 4-45 4.4 RAID configurations 4-46 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-46 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-47 4.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations 4-47 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-53 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without...
... 4-24 4.3.6 ASUS AI Suite 4-30 4.3.7 ASUS AI Gear 2 4-32 4.3.8 ASUS AI Nap 4-33 4.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan 2 4-34 4.3.10 ASUS AI Booster 4-35 4.3.11 ASUS Express Gate 4-36 4.3.12 AMD OverDrive (AOD 4-45 4.4 RAID configurations 4-46 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-46 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-47 4.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations 4-47 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-53 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without...
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M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) port 1 x ... ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm...
M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) port 1 x ... ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm...
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... the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Otherwise, conflicts will arise... slot that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information The...
... the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Otherwise, conflicts will arise... slot that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information The...
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... ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-1 ASUS...
... ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-1 ASUS...
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... : 1 System Memory Installed Size : 1024 MB Usable Size : 1024 MB Select Screen Select Item +- If you 've installed the AHCI driver, so that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. When this item to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set...order of the general system specifications. Ensure that you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to [AHCI]. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-15 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that you want to use SATA connectors 1-6 in this item to [AHCI],...
... : 1 System Memory Installed Size : 1024 MB Usable Size : 1024 MB Select Screen Select Item +- If you 've installed the AHCI driver, so that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. When this item to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set...order of the general system specifications. Ensure that you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to [AHCI]. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-15 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that you want to use SATA connectors 1-6 in this item to [AHCI],...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-46 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-53 ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-46 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-53 ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe
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... and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to change at any time without notice. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. •...
... and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to change at any time without notice. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. •...
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... Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. ASUS InstAll - Marvell 61xx SATA RAID Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® Serial ATA RAID controller driver to activate the devices. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX®...
... Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. ASUS InstAll - Marvell 61xx SATA RAID Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® Serial ATA RAID controller driver to activate the devices. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX®...
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...Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for updates. ASUS Update Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, ...) application that enhances computer graphics and sound. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so ...
...Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for updates. ASUS Update Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, ...) application that enhances computer graphics and sound. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so ...
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...-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit WinXP/Vista Driver Allows you to Install or update ASUS Express Gate functions. View the online help for 32/64bit Windows® XP/Vista. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-5 Anti-Virus Utility Download Installs to update your data easily. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup...
...-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit WinXP/Vista Driver Allows you to Install or update ASUS Express Gate functions. View the online help for 32/64bit Windows® XP/Vista. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-5 Anti-Virus Utility Download Installs to update your data easily. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup...
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... Panel then click the Screen Saver item. 4. Close all windows. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan... technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to Classic View. 3. From the Preferred plans, select Power saver. 6. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-13 Click "Change power settings...". The following dialogue box appears. 5. Select Control Panel. 2. From the Windows® Vista operating system...
... Panel then click the Screen Saver item. 4. Close all windows. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan... technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to Classic View. 3. From the Preferred plans, select Power saver. 6. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-13 Click "Change power settings...". The following dialogue box appears. 5. Select Control Panel. 2. From the Windows® Vista operating system...
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...correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX®/ SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon on your PC. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD2000B Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. 4.3.4 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High ...Definition Audio utility) The ADI AD2000B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-15
...correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX®/ SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon on your PC. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD2000B Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. 4.3.4 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High ...Definition Audio utility) The ADI AD2000B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-15
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The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer the moment you can start installation. 2. Double-click the setup.exe file to start monitoring your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Click to the optical drive. Click the ...Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. 4.3.5 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to view the current status of ...
The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer the moment you can start installation. 2. Double-click the setup.exe file to start monitoring your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Click to the optical drive. Click the ...Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. 4.3.5 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to view the current status of ...
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Follow the screen instructions to normal state. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Using AI Suite Click the AI ... the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Click this icon to launch Q-Fan 2 Chapter 4: Software support ...Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. 4.3.6 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to the optical drive. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an...
Follow the screen instructions to normal state. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Using AI Suite Click the AI ... the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Click this icon to launch Q-Fan 2 Chapter 4: Software support ...Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. 4.3.6 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to the optical drive. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an...
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... Gate menu where you quick access to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. The InstallShield Wizard for installation and click OK. 4. See chapter 2 for the exact location of powering on SATA HDDs. 4.3.11 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment ...that gives you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate softwares. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, you will be slower than...
... Gate menu where you quick access to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. The InstallShield Wizard for installation and click OK. 4. See chapter 2 for the exact location of powering on SATA HDDs. 4.3.11 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment ...that gives you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate softwares. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, you will be slower than...
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...data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two... identical hard disk drives to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from the support DVD to a floppy disk...
...data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two... identical hard disk drives to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from the support DVD to a floppy disk...
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...DVD into the optical drive. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Follow succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Start Windows®. 2. Insert...™ operating system, use either the motherboard support CD/ DVD or a USB device with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows® 1. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-53 Insert a formatted floppy disk into...
...DVD into the optical drive. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Follow succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Start Windows®. 2. Insert...™ operating system, use either the motherboard support CD/ DVD or a USB device with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows® 1. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-53 Insert a formatted floppy disk into...
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... you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/ USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select...
... you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/ USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select...