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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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...may cause you removed earlier. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 3 for later use . Refer to use . 4.... Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
...may cause you removed earlier. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 3 for later use . Refer to use . 4.... Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
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...the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets...ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe...
...the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets...ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe...
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Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-15 Onchip SATA Type [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to internally optimize the...item to [AHCI], only SATA connectors 1-4 can be detected. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that you could use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set to [RAID]. Processor Displays the auto-...
Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-15 Onchip SATA Type [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to internally optimize the...item to [AHCI], only SATA connectors 1-4 can be detected. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that you could use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set to [RAID]. Processor Displays the auto-...
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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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.... Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-1 The contents of the support DVD to change...
.... Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-1 The contents of the support DVD to change...
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... application. AMD Chipset Program Driver Installs the AMD® chipset drivers for the AMD 790FX chipset. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the installation wizard. Marvell 61xx SATA RAID Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® Serial ATA RAID controller driver to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Install the necessary drivers to support external SATA devices...
... application. AMD Chipset Program Driver Installs the AMD® chipset drivers for the AMD 790FX chipset. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the installation wizard. Marvell 61xx SATA RAID Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® Serial ATA RAID controller driver to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Install the necessary drivers to support external SATA devices...
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...Installs the Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) application that diagnoses and reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games ...and system voltages, and alerts you of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for easy ...
...Installs the Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) application that diagnoses and reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games ...and system voltages, and alerts you of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for easy ...
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Anti-Virus Utility Download Installs to update your data easily. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-5 ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit WinXP/Vista Driver Allows you to create the ATI® force™ RAID/AHCI driver disk. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS Express Gate Installer Allows you to back up and...
Anti-Virus Utility Download Installs to update your data easily. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-5 ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit WinXP/Vista Driver Allows you to create the ATI® force™ RAID/AHCI driver disk. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS Express Gate Installer Allows you to back up and...
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...the Control Panel is set to your system loading. 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...with monitor chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to Classic View. 3. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-13 The following dialogue box appears. 5. Double-click the Personalization icon in the Control ...
...the Control Panel is set to your system loading. 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...with monitor chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to Classic View. 3. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-13 The following dialogue box appears. 5. Double-click the Personalization icon in the Control ...
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... ADI AD2000B Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-15 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...
... ADI AD2000B Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-15 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...
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... you can start installation. 2. Click to view the current status of your computer, browse the contents of any problem with these components. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you to close or restore...and change the utility configuration. Follow the screen instructions to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you of the support DVD to complete installation...
... you can start installation. 2. Click to view the current status of your computer, browse the contents of any problem with these components. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you to close or restore...and change the utility configuration. Follow the screen instructions to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you of the support DVD to complete installation...
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... or Q-Fan 2 icon to launch the utility, or click the Normal icon to restore the system to launch Q-Fan 2 Chapter 4: Software support 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.... Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. The AI Suite main window appears. The Drivers ...
... or Q-Fan 2 icon to launch the utility, or click the Normal icon to restore the system to launch Q-Fan 2 Chapter 4: Software support 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.... Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. The AI Suite main window appears. The Drivers ...
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.... 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, you will be slower than installed on your computer 1. Click Next to the optical drive. Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and...The InstallShield Wizard for installation and click OK. 4. 4.3.11 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs or ODDs connected to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports...
.... 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, you will be slower than installed on your computer 1. Click Next to the optical drive. Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and...The InstallShield Wizard for installation and click OK. 4. 4.3.11 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs or ODDs connected to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports...
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... three or more hard disk drives. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 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)...drive. The new drive must be calculated and written. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the AMD SB750 chipset that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use four new hard disk ...
... three or more hard disk drives. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 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)...drive. The new drive must be calculated and written. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the AMD SB750 chipset that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use four new hard disk ...
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...®. 2. 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 a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS: 1. For Windows® Vista™ operating system, use either the motherboard support CD/ DVD or a USB ... screen instructions to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in a RAID set. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit WinXP/Vista Driver to complete the process. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-53 Follow succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID...
...®. 2. 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 a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS: 1. For Windows® Vista™ operating system, use either the motherboard support CD/ DVD or a USB ... screen instructions to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in a RAID set. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit WinXP/Vista Driver to complete the process. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-53 Follow succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID...
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.../ USB port. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 4-54 Chapter 4: Software support To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation, select SB 750. 3. During the OS installation, the system prompts... installation. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1.
.../ USB port. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 4-54 Chapter 4: Software support To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation, select SB 750. 3. During the OS installation, the system prompts... installation. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1.