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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix 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 ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix 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 ...
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ASUS Noise Filtering LSI® L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi Hence, a total installed memory of 4 ... channel only. ** Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS AI Audio 2 - 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...
ASUS Noise Filtering LSI® L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi Hence, a total installed memory of 4 ... channel only. ** Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS AI Audio 2 - 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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... AM2 CPU only. Profile - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - vDIMM: 36-step DRAM voltage control - M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design -
... AM2 CPU only. Profile - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - vDIMM: 36-step DRAM voltage control - M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design -
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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 ... 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...
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...
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... devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above...
... devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above...
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... and hot-plug functions. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066 that provides higher frame rates for superb graphics performance. See page 2‑10 for details. See page 2-18 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-3 ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ ...computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other entertainment contents to get high quality images. Multi-GPU support This motherboard is supported by some of the AM2+ CPUs only. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This...
... and hot-plug functions. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066 that provides higher frame rates for superb graphics performance. See page 2‑10 for details. See page 2-18 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-3 ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ ...computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other entertainment contents to get high quality images. Multi-GPU support This motherboard is supported by some of the AM2+ CPUs only. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This...
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... and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can utilize the most . ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-5 What's more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. The actual boot time depends on the weather and e-mails just before... system noise and saving CPU power consumption at anytime! ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, with friends, or quickly check on the system configuration. Messenger to keep in OS. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with independent power to vital components, ultimately...
... and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can utilize the most . ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-5 What's more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. The actual boot time depends on the weather and e-mails just before... system noise and saving CPU power consumption at anytime! ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, with friends, or quickly check on the system configuration. Messenger to keep in OS. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with independent power to vital components, ultimately...
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...256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. With better ... screen. Update your favorite settings. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to install. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press ...
...256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. With better ... screen. Update your favorite settings. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to install. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press ...
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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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ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord ...a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord ...a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
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... (10-1 pin COM1) 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 15. AM2/AM2+ CPU socket 4. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) Page 2-27 2-31 2-5 2-29 2-10 2-30 2-25 2-26 2-20 2-33 2-21 2-21 2-28 2-28 2-24 2-24 2-32 2-27 ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-3 CPU, chassis, and...
... (10-1 pin COM1) 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 15. AM2/AM2+ CPU socket 4. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) Page 2-27 2-31 2-5 2-29 2-10 2-30 2-25 2-26 2-20 2-33 2-21 2-21 2-28 2-28 2-24 2-24 2-32 2-27 ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-3 CPU, chassis, and...
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... use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; Socket lever ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ processors or for Socket...
... use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; Socket lever ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ processors or for Socket...
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... a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the ... To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Retention bracket lock Retention ... do not have to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-7
... a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the ... To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Retention bracket lock Retention ... do not have to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-7
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ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-9 5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan.
ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-9 5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan.
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... support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-11 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel DIMM_A1 (yellow) - Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (yellow) - For effective use...
... support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-11 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel DIMM_A1 (yellow) - Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (yellow) - For effective use...
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... 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.
... 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.
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...-AC 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.
...-AC 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.
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... 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 M3A79-T Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 4096MB...
... 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 M3A79-T Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 4096MB...
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... the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-15 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket...
... the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-15 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket...