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...lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ix...ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to change system settings through the BIOS...
...lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ix...ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to change system settings through the BIOS...
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... a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS O.C. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to the motherboard. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to short the pins or moving jumpers! The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file...
... a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS O.C. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to the motherboard. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to short the pins or moving jumpers! The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file...
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... restores the CPU default setting for th ultimate customized overclocking configuration. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 Precision Tweaker 2 allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, southbridge voltage, and DRAM voltage in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system...
... restores the CPU default setting for th ultimate customized overclocking configuration. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 Precision Tweaker 2 allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, southbridge voltage, and DRAM voltage in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system...
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...installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on the next page. 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 3 for the card. 2. Make sure to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you...two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Keep the screw for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for the expansion card. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Remove the ...
...installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on the next page. 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 3 for the card. 2. Make sure to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you...two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Keep the screw for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for the expansion card. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Remove the ...
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... mode for details. See page 2-34 for details. Refer to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-19 The operating frequency of this slot changes, depending on the type of 8 GB/s. You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. If you install multiple graphics cards, we recommend that comply with a maximum...
... mode for details. See page 2-34 for details. Refer to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-19 The operating frequency of this slot changes, depending on the type of 8 GB/s. You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. If you install multiple graphics cards, we recommend that comply with a maximum...
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... the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper... default position. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before...
... the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper... default position. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before...
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...and RAID 10, refer to [RAID]. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [IDE] by default. Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using... these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1,...
...and RAID 10, refer to [RAID]. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [IDE] by default. Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using... these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1,...
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...this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. By default, this connector, set to [HD Audio]. 2-32 ...Chapter 2: Hardware information 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD Audio];
...this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. By default, this connector, set to [HD Audio]. 2-32 ...Chapter 2: Hardware information 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD Audio];
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... warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-33 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power... PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
... warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-33 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power... PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
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... the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on the screen. 2.9 Starting up . Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-35 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see... anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. If your retailer for the first time 1. External SCSI devices...
... the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on the screen. 2.9 Starting up . Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-35 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see... anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. If your retailer for the first time 1. External SCSI devices...
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...® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows®... While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
...® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows®... While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 3 BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 3 BIOS setup
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... with the opportunity to Run Setup. This requires you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this last option only if the first two failed. The ...BIOS Setup program so that you with its test routines. See section 3.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the future. You can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the SPI chip. Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-9 Do this motherboard...
... with the opportunity to Run Setup. This requires you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this last option only if the first two failed. The ...BIOS Setup program so that you with its test routines. See section 3.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the future. You can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the SPI chip. Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-9 Do this motherboard...
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... has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For Configuring options for that particular menu. ..., press the right or left arrow key on top of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc...
... has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For Configuring options for that particular menu. ..., press the right or left arrow key on top of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc...
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...(GB)] [Français] [English] 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 3.3.2 System Date [Day xx...
...(GB)] [Français] [English] 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 3.3.2 System Date [Day xx...
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... Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Setting to display the IDE device information. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the system. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode... if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-13 Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item appears in the system. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables ...
... Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Setting to display the IDE device information. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the system. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode... if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-13 Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item appears in the system. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables ...
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...Onchip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables the onchip SATA channel. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.6 Storage Configuration Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onchip SATA Channel [Enabled] Onchip SATA Type [IDE] Options Disabled Enabled Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options:...[SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32...
...Onchip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables the onchip SATA channel. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.6 Storage Configuration Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onchip SATA Channel [Enabled] Onchip SATA Type [IDE] Options Disabled Enabled Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options:...[SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32...
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...set this menu. The BIOS automatically detects the items in AHCI mode under OS. 3.3.7 System Information This menu gives you want to create a RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set to [AHCI], only SATA connectors 1-4 can be detected. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe... 3-15 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Onchip SATA Type [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by ...
...set this menu. The BIOS automatically detects the items in AHCI mode under OS. 3.3.7 System Information This menu gives you want to create a RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set to [AHCI], only SATA connectors 1-4 can be detected. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe... 3-15 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Onchip SATA Type [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by ...
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... boot the system. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Intrusion [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-37 This will decrease the time needed to...
... boot the system. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Intrusion [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-37 This will decrease the time needed to...
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3.7.3 ASUS O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile 1 Status : Not Installed O.C. Press to prevent the system boot failure! 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: M3A79-T DELUXE VER: 0105 DATE: 07/23/08 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: C:... the current BIOS file to save the file. Profile 2 Status : Not Installed Save BIOS settings to Profile 1 Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 1 Save to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Save to Profile 1/2 Allows you to the BIOS Flash. BIOS SETUP UTILITY ...
3.7.3 ASUS O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile 1 Status : Not Installed O.C. Press to prevent the system boot failure! 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: M3A79-T DELUXE VER: 0105 DATE: 07/23/08 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: C:... the current BIOS file to save the file. Profile 2 Status : Not Installed Save BIOS settings to Profile 1 Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 1 Save to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Save to Profile 1/2 Allows you to the BIOS Flash. BIOS SETUP UTILITY ...