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...2-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility 3-6 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 3-8 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen... 3-10 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-11 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-11 3.2.7 Pop-up window...
...2-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility 3-6 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 3-8 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen... 3-10 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-11 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-11 3.2.7 Pop-up window...
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... 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 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 entering the OS.... 4-53 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
... 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 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 entering the OS.... 4-53 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
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... DIMM per channel only. ** Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4 GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filtering LSI® L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB ...DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC/non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667 MHz memory modules - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back I/O - M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for ...
... DIMM per channel only. ** Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4 GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filtering LSI® L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB ...DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC/non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667 MHz memory modules - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back I/O - M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for ...
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...system noise and saving CPU power consumption at anytime! ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-5 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more , the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your pictures without entering Windows at most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN... the overclocking capability. You can utilize the most . ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with independent power to keep in OS...
...system noise and saving CPU power consumption at anytime! ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-5 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more , the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your pictures without entering Windows at most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN... the overclocking capability. You can utilize the most . ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with independent power to keep in OS...
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AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to overclocking. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS...
AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to overclocking. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS...
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...adjustment. • 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 one DIMM per channel only. Dual-channel (1) Populated... DIMM_B2 (black) - - - ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-11 Populated - - The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory...
...adjustment. • 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 one DIMM per channel only. Dual-channel (1) Populated... DIMM_B2 (black) - - - ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-11 Populated - - The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory...
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... If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB750 controller. 4. Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10, refer to the...
... If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB750 controller. 4. Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10, refer to the...
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...more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Pressing the power switch for details. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Click the Start button then ...-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. 2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3.
...more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Pressing the power switch for details. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Click the Start button then ...-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. 2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3.
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... disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. This utility is a utility...
... disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. This utility is a utility...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ...From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to download. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. M3a79t.rom M3a79t ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe...
... file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ...From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to download. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. M3a79t.rom M3a79t ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe...
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..., type format A:/S then press . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. DOS environment a. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. d. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. Do either one of the following to the...
..., type format A:/S then press . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. DOS environment a. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. d. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. Do either one of the following to the...
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... to display a list of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that menu. Refer to section 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their...16/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-11 To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 3.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that item. 3.2.8 Scroll bar...
... to display a list of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that menu. Refer to section 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their...16/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-11 To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 3.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that item. 3.2.8 Scroll bar...
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...] [1 second] ~ [30 seconds] The time length is adjusted by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-41 Choose [Disabled] to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by typing the desired...], make sure to save the setting to the BIOS so that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. ASUS Express Gate is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from the support DVD first before starting...
...] [1 second] ~ [30 seconds] The time length is adjusted by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-41 Choose [Disabled] to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by typing the desired...], make sure to save the setting to the BIOS so that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. ASUS Express Gate is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from the support DVD first before starting...
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... not want to save the changes that you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for each of the options from this option, a confirmation window appears. If you made changes to fields other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 3.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow... you want to save the changes while exiting. Select Ok to save your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you press , a confirmation window appears. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-43 Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.
... not want to save the changes that you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for each of the options from this option, a confirmation window appears. If you made changes to fields other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 3.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow... you want to save the changes while exiting. Select Ok to save your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you press , a confirmation window appears. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-43 Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.
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ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system...the BIN folder. The contents of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer...
ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system...the BIN folder. The contents of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer...
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... Installs to update your data easily. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-5 ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit WinXP/Vista Driver Allows you to create ATI RAID/AHCI driver disks for detailed information. ASUS Express Gate Installer Allows you to Install or update ASUS Express Gate functions. View the online help for 32/64bit Windows® XP/Vista. Anti-Virus...
... Installs to update your data easily. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-5 ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit WinXP/Vista Driver Allows you to create ATI RAID/AHCI driver disks for detailed information. ASUS Express Gate Installer Allows you to Install or update ASUS Express Gate functions. View the online help for 32/64bit Windows® XP/Vista. Anti-Virus...
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...™ utility lets you through the installation. Select Update BIOS from a file from the support DVD. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. See section 3.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version ...K. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. Select Options from the ASUS website. To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. View the online help or readme file that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-9
...™ utility lets you through the installation. Select Update BIOS from a file from the support DVD. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. See section 3.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version ...K. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. Select Options from the ASUS website. To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. View the online help or readme file that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-9
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7. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support
7. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support
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Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-11 This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. VCT is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). ... display the screen below. 3. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Click the Run button to perform a cable test. • The...
Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-11 This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. VCT is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). ... display the screen below. 3. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Click the Run button to perform a cable test. • The...