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...form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR ...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT...
...form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR ...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT...
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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3A79-T Deluxe 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 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3A79-T Deluxe 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 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 ...
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ASUS Noise Filtering LSI® L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0/1.1...for one DIMM per channel only. ** Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD® Socket ...™ / Sempron™ processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 5200 MT/s; ASUS AI Audio 2 - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking -
ASUS Noise Filtering LSI® L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0/1.1...for one DIMM per channel only. ** Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD® Socket ...™ / Sempron™ processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 5200 MT/s; ASUS AI Audio 2 - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking -
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... Gear 2* - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - Access the Internet in 5-second* boot time without entering OS - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Express Gate - vDIMM: 36-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - vChipset (N.B.): 16-step...
... Gear 2* - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - Access the Internet in 5-second* boot time without entering OS - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Express Gate - vDIMM: 36-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - vChipset (N.B.): 16-step...
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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 External ... 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) *Specifications are subject to change...
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 External ... 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) *Specifications are subject to change...
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...and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices ... a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066 that provides higher frame rates for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.... full x16 dual lanes or triple VGA support. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-3
...and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices ... a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066 that provides higher frame rates for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.... full x16 dual lanes or triple VGA support. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-3
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... to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 Four PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports four ATI CrossFireX™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. x16 link) PCI slot PCI Express x 16_4 slot (black, at max. 2.5.4 PCI slots... The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. Refer to the connectors beside the slot first 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information x16...
... to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 Four PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports four ATI CrossFireX™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. x16 link) PCI slot PCI Express x 16_4 slot (black, at max. 2.5.4 PCI slots... The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. Refer to the connectors beside the slot first 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information x16...
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The operating frequency of this slot changes, depending on the type of 8 GB/s. See page 2-34 for details. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-19 Universal PCI Express x16 slots (max. Refer to the table below for the connector location. If you install multiple graphics cards, we ... slots The primary PCI Express x16 slots support PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications.
The operating frequency of this slot changes, depending on the type of 8 GB/s. See page 2-34 for details. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-19 Universal PCI Express x16 slots (max. Refer to the table below for the connector location. If you install multiple graphics cards, we ... slots The primary PCI Express x16 slots support PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications.
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... CD) These connectors allow you to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 5. USB910; Never connect a 1394 cable to receive stereo audio input from sound sources... the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. You can ... the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 6. USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-27...
... CD) These connectors allow you to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 5. USB910; Never connect a 1394 cable to receive stereo audio input from sound sources... the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. You can ... the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 6. USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-27...
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... a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator ...) ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-31 11. The power supply plugs are for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (1000W) PSU has been tested to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to support the motherboard power...
... a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator ...) ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-31 11. The power supply plugs are for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (1000W) PSU has been tested to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to support the motherboard power...
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...Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-11 Refer to section 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. To change the value of options....of a field, select it then press to configure system Time. 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is ...
...Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-11 Refer to section 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. To change the value of options....of a field, select it then press to configure system Time. 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is ...
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...Block(Multi-sector Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Setting to display the IDE device information. SATA1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS...the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-13 3.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave;
...Block(Multi-sector Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Setting to display the IDE device information. SATA1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS...the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-13 3.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave;
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AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-15 When this item is set this item to [RAID]. ...Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Onchip SATA Type [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to... internally optimize the order of the general system specifications. If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI...
AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-15 When this item is set this item to [RAID]. ...Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Onchip SATA Type [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to... internally optimize the order of the general system specifications. If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI...
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... values can function correctly. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-29 3.4.7 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for legacy ISA devices. Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is installed in the system. Plug and Play O/S [No...
... values can function correctly. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-29 3.4.7 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for legacy ISA devices. Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is installed in the system. Plug and Play O/S [No...
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... (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC).
... (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC).
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...186;C/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Power Key] [Ctrl-Esc] 3.5.6 Hardware... a wake event. When this item. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. If the fan is set to .../ RTC Alarm Hour/ RTC Alarm Minute/ RTC Alarm Second will become user-configurable with set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Select [Ignored] if ...
...186;C/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Power Key] [Ctrl-Esc] 3.5.6 Hardware... a wake event. When this item. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. If the fan is set to .../ RTC Alarm Hour/ RTC Alarm Minute/ RTC Alarm Second will become user-configurable with set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Select [Ignored] if ...
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ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-7 Click an icon to display the specified information. 4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD.
ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-7 Click an icon to display the specified information. 4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD.