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...Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS All ... Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM...
...Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS All ... Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM...
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... 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 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-7 2.4 System memory...
... 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 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-7 2.4 System memory...
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...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 - Supports up to 16 GB system memory * DDR2 ... is supported by AM2+ CPU for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC/non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667 MHz memory modules - M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB...
...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 - Supports up to 16 GB system memory * DDR2 ... is supported by AM2+ CPU for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC/non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667 MHz memory modules - M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB...
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.... It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with less power... system bus. AMD 790FX Chipset AMD 790FX Chipset is optimized with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors...
.... It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with less power... system bus. AMD 790FX Chipset AMD 790FX Chipset is optimized with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors...
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.... Easily backup photos, videos and other memory demanding applications. See page 2-18 for details. The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-3 PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for ...high-speed data retrieval and saves. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA...
.... Easily backup photos, videos and other memory demanding applications. See page 2-18 for details. The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-3 PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for ...high-speed data retrieval and saves. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA...
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... Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more , the user-friendly picture manager lets you to choose from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to vital components, ultimately enhances memory performance and ensures quick response and stability of CPU under operating system to adjust CPU ...click the mouse or press a key. The actual boot time depends on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your needs. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with independent power to instant fun! ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-5 To wake the system and return to keep in OS.
... Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more , the user-friendly picture manager lets you to choose from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to vital components, ultimately enhances memory performance and ensures quick response and stability of CPU under operating system to adjust CPU ...click the mouse or press a key. The actual boot time depends on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your needs. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with independent power to instant fun! ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-5 To wake the system and return to keep in OS.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Onboard switches 2-21 2.8 Connectors 2-22 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-35 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-36 ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Onboard switches 2-21 2.8 Connectors 2-22 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-35 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-36 ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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.... Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-11 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel DIMM_A1 (yellow) - Populated • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective use a more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower...
.... Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-11 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel DIMM_A1 (yellow) - Populated • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective use a more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower...
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... V VV V VV SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel...inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3A79-T Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB...
... V VV V VV SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel...inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3A79-T Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB...
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... ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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. function. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you...
... ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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. function. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you...
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... CPU: AMD Phenom 9950 Memory: 1024 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 Radeon 4870 X2 (x2) Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW (x1) ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-31 11. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. otherwise...; Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. The power supply plugs are for ...
... CPU: AMD Phenom 9950 Memory: 1024 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 Radeon 4870 X2 (x2) Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW (x1) ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-31 11. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. otherwise...; Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. The power supply plugs are for ...
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... running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. While the tests are off. 3. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange and green after the system.... 5. System power 6. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-35 Turn on . For systems with the last device on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. BIOS beep codes BIOS Beep Description One short beep No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short No memory detected beeps then a pause...
... running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. While the tests are off. 3. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange and green after the system.... 5. System power 6. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-35 Turn on . For systems with the last device on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. BIOS beep codes BIOS Beep Description One short beep No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short No memory detected beeps then a pause...
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...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. If you an overview of commands. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-... [IDE]. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-15 If you want to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set to [AHCI]. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0105 Build Date : 07/23/08 Processor Type : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ Speed Count : 1600MHz : 1 System Memory Installed Size ...
...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. If you an overview of commands. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-... [IDE]. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-15 If you want to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set to [AHCI]. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0105 Build Date : 07/23/08 Processor Type : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ Speed Count : 1600MHz : 1 System Memory Installed Size ...
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... to work stably under high voltage settings. 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Refer to the table below for details. • The system may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset permanently. Southbridge Voltage [Auto] You can also use the and keys to 1.50V with caution. • Some values of the items mentioned...
... to work stably under high voltage settings. 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Refer to the table below for details. • The system may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset permanently. Southbridge Voltage [Auto] You can also use the and keys to 1.50V with caution. • Some values of the items mentioned...
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.... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Configuration Advanced Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping DRAM Ganged Mode Power Down Enable...Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Ganged Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DDR power down mode. This item appears only when you enable the previous item. Configuration options: [Channel] [Chip Select] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe...
.... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Configuration Advanced Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping DRAM Ganged Mode Power Down Enable...Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Ganged Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DDR power down mode. This item appears only when you enable the previous item. Configuration options: [Channel] [Chip Select] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe...
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...CLK] [6 CLK] TRP [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows selection of the following sub-items appear only when you set the DRAM Timing Mode item to [Limit] or [Manual].... The following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. Read Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.5 Memory CLKs] [1.0 Memory CLKs] [1.5 Memory CLKs] [2.0 Memory CLKs] [2.5 Memory CLKs] [3.0 Memory CLKs] [3.5 Memory CLKs] [4.0 Memory CLKs] DCQ Bypass Maximum [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0x...
...CLK] [6 CLK] TRP [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows selection of the following sub-items appear only when you set the DRAM Timing Mode item to [Limit] or [Manual].... The following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. Read Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.5 Memory CLKs] [1.0 Memory CLKs] [1.5 Memory CLKs] [2.0 Memory CLKs] [2.5 Memory CLKs] [3.0 Memory CLKs] [3.5 Memory CLKs] [4.0 Memory CLKs] DCQ Bypass Maximum [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0x...
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... BG Scrub BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Set the level of memory is scrubbed in 8 hours. You may also adjust all of ECC protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM BG SCRUB [Disabled]...[Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] Set this item to [Basic] [Good] or [Max] to report and correct memory errors automatically, maintaining system integrity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us...
... BG Scrub BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Set the level of memory is scrubbed in 8 hours. You may also adjust all of ECC protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM BG SCRUB [Disabled]...[Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] Set this item to [Basic] [Good] or [Max] to report and correct memory errors automatically, maintaining system integrity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us...
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The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/ PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI/PnP Settings ..., the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for the PCI device latency timer register. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-29 Yes: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for legacy ISA devices. Select Screen Select Item +- When...
The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/ PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI/PnP Settings ..., the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for the PCI device latency timer register. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-29 Yes: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for legacy ISA devices. Select Screen Select Item +- When...
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When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-25 Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Button Function Opens the... window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the...
When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-25 Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Button Function Opens the... window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the...