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... 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 entering the OS.... 4-53 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 4-53...
... 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 entering the OS.... 4-53 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 4-53...
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...by AM2+ CPU for one DIMM per channel only. ** Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4 GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filtering LSI® L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back...-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC/non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667 MHz memory modules - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports at midboard; M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for...
...by AM2+ CPU for one DIMM per channel only. ** Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4 GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filtering LSI® L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back...-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC/non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667 MHz memory modules - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports at midboard; M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for...
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...for the dual-channel configuration. Populated - - 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Populated Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 (black) - - - ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-11 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel DIMM_A1 (yellow) - The system... memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 MHz is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for better...
...for the dual-channel configuration. Populated - - 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Populated Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 (black) - - - ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-11 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel DIMM_A1 (yellow) - The system... memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 MHz is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for better...
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...create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [IDE] by default. 4. If you install SATA hard disk drives to the SATA1-6 connectors, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions... you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB750 controller. Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set to [RAID]. These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard ...
...create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [IDE] by default. 4. If you install SATA hard disk drives to the SATA1-6 connectors, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions... you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB750 controller. Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set to [RAID]. These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard ...
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... utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1.
... utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1.
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...to the Internet browser and Skype. Reset User Data [No] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this feature. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-41 Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. Configuration options: [Enabled...length is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from the support DVD first before starting Windows or other installed OS. 3.7.2 Express Gate Express Gate Express Gate Boot Out Timer Reset User Data BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools [Enabled] [10...
...to the Internet browser and Skype. Reset User Data [No] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this feature. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-41 Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. Configuration options: [Enabled...length is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from the support DVD first before starting Windows or other installed OS. 3.7.2 Express Gate Express Gate Express Gate Boot Out Timer Reset User Data BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools [Enabled] [10...
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...sure that you can install to change at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-1 Refer to your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware ...item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of ...
...sure that you can install to change at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-1 Refer to your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware ...item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of ...
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...™ RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS Express Gate Installer Allows you to Install or update ASUS Express Gate functions. ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit WinXP/Vista Driver Allows you to create ATI RAID/AHCI driver disks for detailed information. View the online help for 32/64bit Windows® XP/Vista. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-5 Anti-Virus Utility The anti...
...™ RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS Express Gate Installer Allows you to Install or update ASUS Express Gate functions. ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit WinXP/Vista Driver Allows you to create ATI RAID/AHCI driver disks for detailed information. View the online help for 32/64bit Windows® XP/Vista. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-5 Anti-Virus Utility The anti...
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... left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). 4.3 Software information Most of your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you wish to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-9 Refer...
... left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). 4.3 Software information Most of your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you wish to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-9 Refer...
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Double-click the Personalization icon in the Control Panel then click the Screen Saver item. 4. Select Control Panel. 2. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-13 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. Select Control Panel. 2. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-13 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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... your system's real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. If you are using Windows® Vista, click the Start button. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD/DVD. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays... the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool &...
... your system's real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. If you are using Windows® Vista, click the Start button. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD/DVD. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays... the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool &...
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... PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. The PC Probe II main window appears. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Launching PC ... your computer, browse the contents of any problem with these components. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. 4.3.5 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you ...
... PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. The PC Probe II main window appears. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Launching PC ... your computer, browse the contents of any problem with these components. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. 4.3.5 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you ...
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... the information on the right panel. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on your system. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect... (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support PCI browser Click to display available information. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage.
... the information on the right panel. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on your system. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect... (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support PCI browser Click to display available information. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage.
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..., and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. 4.3.6 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to normal state. Place the support DVD to complete installation. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled...the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. 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. Click this icon to launch Q-Fan 2 Chapter 4: Software...
..., and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. 4.3.6 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to normal state. Place the support DVD to complete installation. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled...the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. 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. Click this icon to launch Q-Fan 2 Chapter 4: Software...
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After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch AI Gear 2 by AM2 CPU only. 4-32 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.7 ASUS AI Gear 2 ASUS AI Gear 2 provides four system performance options that you like. This easy-to-use utility adjusts the processor frequency and ...vCore voltage to select the best performance setting for your Windows OS taskbar and then click the AI Gear 2 button on the AI Suite main window. Maximum Performance Medium Performance High Performance Maximum Power Saving ASUS AI Gear 2 is supported by double-clicking the AI Suite icon...
After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch AI Gear 2 by AM2 CPU only. 4-32 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.7 ASUS AI Gear 2 ASUS AI Gear 2 provides four system performance options that you like. This easy-to-use utility adjusts the processor frequency and ...vCore voltage to select the best performance setting for your Windows OS taskbar and then click the AI Gear 2 button on the AI Suite main window. Maximum Performance Medium Performance High Performance Maximum Power Saving ASUS AI Gear 2 is supported by double-clicking the AI Suite icon...
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...To exit AI Nap mode, press the system power or mouse button then click Yes on the confirmation screen. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-33 Unclick the item to switch the function back. After installing AI Suite from AI Nap to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the OS taskbar, ... button functions from the bundled support DVD, you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. 4.3.8 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI...
...To exit AI Nap mode, press the system power or mouse button then click Yes on the confirmation screen. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-33 Unclick the item to switch the function back. After installing AI Suite from AI Nap to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the OS taskbar, ... button functions from the bundled support DVD, you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. 4.3.8 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI...
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...Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. 4.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you can be set the appropriate performance level of Enable Q-Fan 2 to activate this function. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to achieve the maximum...with the temperature; After enabling the Q-Fan 2 function, the fans can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan 2 button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to automatically adjust depending on the ...
...Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. 4.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you can be set the appropriate performance level of Enable Q-Fan 2 to activate this function. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to achieve the maximum...with the temperature; After enabling the Q-Fan 2 function, the fans can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan 2 button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to automatically adjust depending on the ...
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The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. 4.3.10 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-35
The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. 4.3.10 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-35
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... screen instructions to continue booting normally (e.g. to make any selection, Express Gate will guide you can take your time to your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off. As you move the mouse or type a key, the countdown stops and the timer... volume for you have multiple volumes and OS installed in Volume C. If you to install Express Gate in your normal OS after you don't make a selection. Click Next to OS" button. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-37 5. The timer countdown is recommended to install Express Gate. If you power on -screen ...
... screen instructions to continue booting normally (e.g. to make any selection, Express Gate will guide you can take your time to your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off. As you move the mouse or type a key, the countdown stops and the timer... volume for you have multiple volumes and OS installed in Volume C. If you to install Express Gate in your normal OS after you don't make a selection. Click Next to OS" button. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-37 5. The timer countdown is recommended to install Express Gate. If you power on -screen ...
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...; Vista™ 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. Boot your computer. 2. Set the optical drive as the primary... virus infection. Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the optical drive. 5. Write-protect the floppy disk to create a RAID driver disk. 8. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-53 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create...
...; Vista™ 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. Boot your computer. 2. Set the optical drive as the primary... virus infection. Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the optical drive. 5. Write-protect the floppy disk to create a RAID driver disk. 8. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-53 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create...