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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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xiii 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...
xiii 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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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 3 .... Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Keep the screw for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Make sure to the card. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already...
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 3 .... Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Keep the screw for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Make sure to the card. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already...
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...update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-1 AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS Update ...Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility is available in the future. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard...
...update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-1 AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS Update ...Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility is available in the future. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard...
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... the Southbridge chip. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to internally optimize the order of the general system specifications. If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set to [RAID]. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-15 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and...
... the Southbridge chip. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to internally optimize the order of the general system specifications. If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set to [RAID]. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-15 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and...
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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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... in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-1 Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. The...Refer to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to...
... in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-1 Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. The...Refer to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to...
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... the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. ASUS InstAll - AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. 4.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI audio driver and application. Install the necessary drivers to support external SATA devices(s) with...
... the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. ASUS InstAll - AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. 4.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI audio driver and application. Install the necessary drivers to support external SATA devices(s) with...
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... website (www.microsoft.com) for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now ...updates. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression and protection. Before using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. ASUS Update Allows you to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology ...
... website (www.microsoft.com) for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now ...updates. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression and protection. Before using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. ASUS Update Allows you to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology ...
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.../AHCI 32/64bit WinXP/Vista Driver Allows you to create ATI RAID/AHCI driver disks for detailed information. Anti-Virus Utility Download Installs to update your anti-virus utility version. 4.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to back up and restore your data easily. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-5 CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup...
.../AHCI 32/64bit WinXP/Vista Driver Allows you to create ATI RAID/AHCI driver disks for detailed information. Anti-Virus Utility Download Installs to update your anti-virus utility version. 4.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to back up and restore your data easily. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-5 CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup...
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Double-click the Personalization icon in the Control Panel then click the Screen Saver item. 4. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-13 Select Control Panel. 2. 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...
Double-click the Personalization icon in the Control Panel then click the Screen Saver item. 4. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-13 Select Control Panel. 2. 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...
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... capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-15 Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD2000B Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™...
... capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-15 Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD2000B Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™...
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...Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you are assured ...handle. Click to complete installation. Place the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer, browse the ...
...Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you are assured ...handle. Click to complete installation. Place the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer, browse the ...
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4.3.6 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to the optical drive. Place the support DVD to launch AI Gear 2, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. Click this icon to complete installation. The Drivers installation ...Launching AI Suite You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2.
4.3.6 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to the optical drive. Place the support DVD to launch AI Gear 2, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. Click this icon to complete installation. The Drivers installation ...Launching AI Suite You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2.
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Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. Click Next to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. 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... access to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. Place the support CD/DVD to continue. 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support The InstallShield Wizard for installation and click OK. 4. To install Express Gate on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate ...
Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. Click Next to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. 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... access to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. Place the support CD/DVD to continue. 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support The InstallShield Wizard for installation and click OK. 4. To install Express Gate on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate ...
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...and maintains an identical image of data from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you get all applications to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. RAID 10 is required for details. 4-46 Chapter 4: Software support Two hard disks perform the same work as it... The new drive must be calculated and written. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. 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 ...
...and maintains an identical image of data from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you get all applications to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. RAID 10 is required for details. 4-46 Chapter 4: Software support Two hard disks perform the same work as it... The new drive must be calculated and written. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. 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 ...
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... boot device. 4. Start Windows®. 2. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-53 Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 3. Follow succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in a RAID set. Insert...
... boot device. 4. Start Windows®. 2. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-53 Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 3. Follow succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in a RAID set. Insert...
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...4: Software support Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/ USB port. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you select SB 750. 4. ...Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you to press the F6 key to ...
...4: Software support Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/ USB port. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you select SB 750. 4. ...Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you to press the F6 key to ...