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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 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make Disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 Contents 3.4 Advanced...3.4.8 USB Configuration 3-30 3.5 Power menu 3-32 3.5.1 Suspend Mode 3-32 3.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-32 3.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-32 3.5.4 ACPI 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 ...
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 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make Disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 Contents 3.4 Advanced...3.4.8 USB Configuration 3-30 3.5 Power menu 3-32 3.5.1 Suspend Mode 3-32 3.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-32 3.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-32 3.5.4 ACPI 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 ...
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.... Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the...
.... Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the...
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...Express 2.0 x16 slots with ATI CrossFireX™ support (@ dual x16, triple x16 / x8 / x8, or quad x8 modes) 2 x PCI 2.2 slots Supports ATI CrossFireX™ technology, up to 140W AMD® 790FX / SB750 Up to 5200 MT/s; M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion...AM2+ 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 - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports at midboard; ASUS AI Audio 2 - HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT...
...Express 2.0 x16 slots with ATI CrossFireX™ support (@ dual x16, triple x16 / x8 / x8, or quad x8 modes) 2 x PCI 2.2 slots Supports ATI CrossFireX™ technology, up to 140W AMD® 790FX / SB750 Up to 5200 MT/s; M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion...AM2+ 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 - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports at midboard; ASUS AI Audio 2 - HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT...
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... increment - ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Friendly picture manager interface * The actual boot time depends on the next page) xii ASUS AI Gear 2* - ASUS AI Audio 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Express Gate - ASUS AI Nap * ASUS AI Gear 2 is supported by AM2...
... increment - ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Friendly picture manager interface * The actual boot time depends on the next page) xii ASUS AI Gear 2* - ASUS AI Audio 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Express Gate - ASUS AI Nap * ASUS AI Gear 2 is supported by AM2...
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...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 SATA 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 3 x USB connectors support... 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:...
...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 SATA 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 3 x USB connectors support... 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:...
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Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
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...) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1 x Multi-functional module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) 2 x ASUS CrossFire™ bridge cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® M3A79-T Deluxe motherboard! The motherboard...
...) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1 x Multi-functional module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) 2 x ASUS CrossFire™ bridge cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® M3A79-T Deluxe motherboard! The motherboard...
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... system performance and overclocking capabilities. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 2-5 for details. 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 environment. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HyperTransport™ 1.0, radically improving system efficiency to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport...
... system performance and overclocking capabilities. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 2-5 for details. 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 environment. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HyperTransport™ 1.0, radically improving system efficiency to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport...
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...10 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. DDR2 1066 is ready to www.asus.com for superb graphics performance. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 Gb/s storage specification, ... settings. See page 2-18 for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-3 Multi-GPU support This motherboard is supported by some of the AM2+ CPUs only. Refer to support Quad CrossFireX™, the most advanced graphics standard that provides faster data transfer rate ...
...10 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. DDR2 1066 is ready to www.asus.com for superb graphics performance. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 Gb/s storage specification, ... settings. See page 2-18 for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-3 Multi-GPU support This motherboard is supported by some of the AM2+ CPUs only. Refer to support Quad CrossFireX™, the most advanced graphics standard that provides faster data transfer rate ...
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...Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. See pages 2-22 and 2-28 for audio/video appliances..., and other PC portable devices. See pages 2-23 and 2-24 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) Out jacks.It allows digital audio...
...Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. See pages 2-22 and 2-28 for audio/video appliances..., and other PC portable devices. See pages 2-23 and 2-24 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) Out jacks.It allows digital audio...
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...For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Populated...setting. • It is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-11 Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 ...
...For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Populated...setting. • It is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-11 Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 ...
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CL Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 1024MB A-DATA Heat-Sink Package 5 N/A SS ADQYE1A08 V 2048MB A-DATA 4096MB (Kit of 2) Apacer Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package ... 512800CF19 7 HYB18T 512800CF19F N/A QIMONDA DS N/A DS HYS64T128020EU-1.9-C HYS64T128020EU-19F-C V VV 2048MB (Kit of 2) Transcend Heat-Sink Package 5 N/A SS TX1066QLU-2GK VVV 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3A79-T Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
CL Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 1024MB A-DATA Heat-Sink Package 5 N/A SS ADQYE1A08 V 2048MB A-DATA 4096MB (Kit of 2) Apacer Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package ... 512800CF19 7 HYB18T 512800CF19F N/A QIMONDA DS N/A DS HYS64T128020EU-1.9-C HYS64T128020EU-19F-C V VV 2048MB (Kit of 2) Transcend Heat-Sink Package 5 N/A SS TX1066QLU-2GK VVV 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3A79-T Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
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CL Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 1024MB KINGMAX KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A N/A KINGMAX DS 2048MB KINGMAX KKB8FFBXF-CFA-25A N/A KINGMAX DS 512MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A SS 1024MB (Kit of ...V OCZ2FX800C32GK V OCZ2G8001G V OCZ2P8004GK V OCZ2P800R22GK V OCZ2T8002GK HYS64T256020EU-2.5-C2 M378T6553GZS-CF7 M391T2863QZ3-CF7 M378T5263AZ3-CF7 V V VV VV V V VV VV VV V V V V VV V V VV VV V VV VV VV V V V V ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-13 M3A79-T Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
CL Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 1024MB KINGMAX KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A N/A KINGMAX DS 2048MB KINGMAX KKB8FFBXF-CFA-25A N/A KINGMAX DS 512MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A SS 1024MB (Kit of ...V OCZ2FX800C32GK V OCZ2G8001G V OCZ2P8004GK V OCZ2P800R22GK V OCZ2T8002GK HYS64T256020EU-2.5-C2 M378T6553GZS-CF7 M391T2863QZ3-CF7 M378T5263AZ3-CF7 V V VV VV V V VV VV VV V V V V VV V V VV VV V VV VV VV V V V V ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-13 M3A79-T Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
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...BL6464AA663.8FD BL12864AA663.16FD2 BL12864AA663.16FD BL12864AL664.16FD EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E M378T5263AZ3-CE6 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* V VV VV V VV V V VV VV V V V V V V VV V VV SS - M3A79-T Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB...one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules 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...
...BL6464AA663.8FD BL12864AA663.16FD2 BL12864AA663.16FD BL12864AL664.16FD EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E M378T5263AZ3-CE6 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* V VV VV V VV V V VV VV V V V V V V VV V VV SS - M3A79-T Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB...one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules 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...
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... the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with a notch so that it...socket to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-15 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
... the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with a notch so that it...socket to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-15 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
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... the software settings. 1. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future...cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the table on the next page. 3. Refer to the tables on the next page for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" ...
... the software settings. 1. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future...cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the table on the next page. 3. Refer to the tables on the next page for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" ...
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...on PCI Express x 16_4 slot, we recommend that comply with PCI specifications. With four graphics cards installed, the motherboard can enable quad‑display. 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 the PCI Express...16_2 slot (black, at max. Refer 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 you connect the necessary cables to the figure below for the location of the ...
...on PCI Express x 16_4 slot, we recommend that comply with PCI specifications. With four graphics cards installed, the motherboard can enable quad‑display. 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 the PCI Express...16_2 slot (black, at max. Refer 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 you connect the necessary cables to the figure below for the location of the ...
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... Express x16 graphics cards that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment. See page 2-34 for details. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. VGA configuration PCIex16_1 (Blue) Single VGA/PCIe card x16 Dual..., install them to the blue slots. • If you install. Refer to the table below for details. Refer to page 3-23 for the connector location. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-19 Universal PCI Express x16 slots (max.
... Express x16 graphics cards that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment. See page 2-34 for details. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. VGA configuration PCIex16_1 (Blue) Single VGA/PCIe card x16 Dual..., install them to the blue slots. • If you install. Refer to the table below for details. Refer to page 3-23 for the connector location. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-19 Universal PCI Express x16 slots (max.
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PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. Supported by Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Rear Speaker Out port (black). ...
PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. Supported by Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Rear Speaker Out port (black). ...
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...8-channel audio configuration. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-23 These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA ...3.0 Gb/s devices. Microphone port (pink). Side Speaker Out port (gray). Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to this port. 13. USB 2.0 ports...
...8-channel audio configuration. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-23 These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA ...3.0 Gb/s devices. Microphone port (pink). Side Speaker Out port (gray). Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to this port. 13. USB 2.0 ports...