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... information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET 2 4-11 4.3.3 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 4-12 4.3.4 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 4-15 4.3.5 ASUS PC Probe II 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...
... information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET 2 4-11 4.3.3 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 4-12 4.3.4 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 4-15 4.3.5 ASUS PC Probe II 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...
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... interface for AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for AMD® Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 140W AMD® 790FX / SB750 Up to Quad CrossFireX™ Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports supporting...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 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi one at back I/O - M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary CPU ...
... interface for AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for AMD® Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 140W AMD® 790FX / SB750 Up to Quad CrossFireX™ Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports supporting...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 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi one at back I/O - M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary CPU ...
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... in 5-second* boot time without entering OS - ASUS AI Nap * ASUS AI Gear 2 is supported by AM2 CPU only. Friendly picture manager interface * The actual boot time depends on the next page) xii AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS Q-Connector - M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: -
... in 5-second* boot time without entering OS - ASUS AI Nap * ASUS AI Gear 2 is supported by AM2 CPU only. Friendly picture manager interface * The actual boot time depends on the next page) xii AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS Q-Connector - M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: -
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...8482; FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory...8482;-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly ...
...8482; FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory...8482;-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly ...
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... stream while recording. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that expands the overall sound field without introducing a picket fencing effect. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less...
... stream while recording. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that expands the overall sound field without introducing a picket fencing effect. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less...
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...the vendormarked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Populated Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 (black) - - - ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-11 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (yellow) -...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 overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with...
...the vendormarked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Populated Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 (black) - - - ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-11 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (yellow) -...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 overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with...
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... CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-29 These are not jumpers! Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment. Insufficient air...
... CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-29 These are not jumpers! Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment. Insufficient air...
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... from 1.20V to 1.40V with a 0.02V interval. • Setting Processor Voltage, DDR Voltage, Core/PCIe Voltage and Southbridge Voltage to a high level may require better cooling system to set the CPU-Northbridge HyperTransport link speed. Proceed with a 0.02V interval. CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge voltage. Configuration...
... from 1.20V to 1.40V with a 0.02V interval. • Setting Processor Voltage, DDR Voltage, Core/PCIe Voltage and Southbridge Voltage to a high level may require better cooling system to set the CPU-Northbridge HyperTransport link speed. Proceed with a 0.02V interval. CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge voltage. Configuration...
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... AMD Live! [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD Live! Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AMD Cool'n'Quiet Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1] [2] TLB Fix [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable...AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Function [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Processor Downcore [Disabled] TLB Fix [Auto] AMD Live! [Disabled] Enable/Disable Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-...
... AMD Live! [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD Live! Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AMD Cool'n'Quiet Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1] [2] TLB Fix [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable...AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Function [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Processor Downcore [Disabled] TLB Fix [Auto] AMD Live! [Disabled] Enable/Disable Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-...
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Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the installation wizard. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. Marvell 61xx SATA RAID Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® Serial ATA RAID ...Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI audio driver and application. ASUS InstAll - USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Install the necessary drivers to support...
Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the installation wizard. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. Marvell 61xx SATA RAID Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® Serial ATA RAID ...Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI audio driver and application. ASUS InstAll - USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Install the necessary drivers to support...
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Click to the previous page ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-3 AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs the AMD OverDrive utility. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to return to display the next page ASUS InstAll - ASUS Cool'n'Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool'n'Quiet utility. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.
Click to the previous page ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-3 AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs the AMD OverDrive utility. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to return to display the next page ASUS InstAll - ASUS Cool'n'Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool'n'Quiet utility. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.
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... the Control Panel is set your Power Option Properties depending on your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 4. Select Settings > Control Panel. 2. 4.3.3 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the system and enter...
... the Control Panel is set your Power Option Properties depending on your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 4. Select Settings > Control Panel. 2. 4.3.3 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the system and enter...
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ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-13 Click "Change power settings...". The following dialogue box appears. 5. Double-click the Personalization icon in the Control Panel then click the Screen Saver item. 4. ... is set to your system loading. 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 heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip • If you...
ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-13 Click "Change power settings...". The following dialogue box appears. 5. Double-click the Personalization icon in the Control Panel then click the Screen Saver item. 4. ... is set to your system loading. 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 heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip • If you...
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... system's real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD/DVD. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD/DVD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you are using Windows® XP...
... system's real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD/DVD. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD/DVD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you are using Windows® XP...
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...achieve the maximum fan speed. Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. Click the drop-down menu button and display the fan names. Performance mode boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for...the AI Suite maIn window. Enable Q-Fan 2 box drop-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enable Q-Fan 2 box. 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. Click the box ...
...achieve the maximum fan speed. Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. Click the drop-down menu button and display the fan names. Performance mode boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for...the AI Suite maIn window. Enable Q-Fan 2 box drop-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enable Q-Fan 2 box. 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. Click the box ...