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...CPU Configuration 3-23 3.4.4 Chipset 3-24 3.4.5 ECC Configuration 3-26 3.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-27 3.4.7 PCI PnP 3-29 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... 3-38 3.7 Tools menu 3-40 3.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-40 3.7.2 Express Gate 3-41 3.7.3 ASUS O.C. 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 ...
...CPU Configuration 3-23 3.4.4 Chipset 3-24 3.4.5 ECC Configuration 3-26 3.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-27 3.4.7 PCI PnP 3-29 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... 3-38 3.7 Tools menu 3-40 3.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-40 3.7.2 Express Gate 3-41 3.7.3 ASUS O.C. 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 ...
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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 AMD® Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 5200 MT/s; ASUS... AI Audio 2 - one at midboard; HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for one DIMM per channel only. ** Due to...
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 AMD® Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 5200 MT/s; ASUS... AI Audio 2 - one at midboard; HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for one DIMM per channel only. ** Due to...
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... 150 MHz at 0.0125V increment - ASUS AI Nap * ASUS AI Gear 2 is supported by AM2 CPU only. ASUS Q-Shield - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - vChipset (N.B.): 16-step chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the system configuration. M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Friendly picture...
... 150 MHz at 0.0125V increment - ASUS AI Nap * ASUS AI Gear 2 is supported by AM2 CPU only. ASUS Q-Shield - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - vChipset (N.B.): 16-step chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the system configuration. M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Friendly picture...
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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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... ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ CPU support This motherboard supports ... system performance and overclocking capabilities. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors. AMD 790FX Chipset AMD 790FX Chipset is optimized with less...
... ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ CPU support This motherboard supports ... system performance and overclocking capabilities. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors. AMD 790FX Chipset AMD 790FX Chipset is optimized with less...
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... and other entertainment contents to get high quality images. Multi-GPU support This motherboard is supported by some of the AM2+ CPUs only. It also provides full x16 dual lanes or triple VGA support. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-3 See page 2-18 for details. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing...external devices. DDR2 1066 is ready to www.asus.com for the supported CPU models. The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066 that provides higher frame rates for...
... and other entertainment contents to get high quality images. Multi-GPU support This motherboard is supported by some of the AM2+ CPUs only. It also provides full x16 dual lanes or triple VGA support. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-3 See page 2-18 for details. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing...external devices. DDR2 1066 is ready to www.asus.com for the supported CPU models. The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066 that provides higher frame rates for...
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...on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Populated - - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory on its SPD. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-11 ... the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at DDR2 800 MHz as the default setting. • It is supported by AM2+ CPU for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendormarked or at a higher frequency, see section 3.4 Advanced menu for manual ...
...on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Populated - - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory on its SPD. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-11 ... the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at DDR2 800 MHz as the default setting. • It is supported by AM2+ CPU for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendormarked or at a higher frequency, see section 3.4 Advanced menu for manual ...
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... connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN 2 feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-29 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN...
... connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN 2 feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-29 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN...
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... 600 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: 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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin...
... 600 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: 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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin...
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.... Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 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 : 1024 MB Usable Size : 1024 MB Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-15 If you 've installed...overview of commands. When this item is set this menu. Onchip SATA Type [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of the general system specifications.
.... Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 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 : 1024 MB Usable Size : 1024 MB Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-15 If you 've installed...overview of commands. When this item is set this menu. Onchip SATA Type [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of the general system specifications.
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...Downcore [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Enables or disables the building of ACPI SRAT Table....Auto] AMD Live! [Disabled] Enable/Disable Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) Select Screen Select Item +- technology support. 3.4.3 CPU Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.28 AGESA Version:3.1.7.0 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 3 AMD Phenom(tm) 8400 ...
...Downcore [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Enables or disables the building of ACPI SRAT Table....Auto] AMD Live! [Disabled] Enable/Disable Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) Select Screen Select Item +- technology support. 3.4.3 CPU Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.28 AGESA Version:3.1.7.0 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 3 AMD Phenom(tm) 8400 ...
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...174; improves the multimedia features of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected.... Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that diagnoses and reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the ASUS Update, make sure that enhances computer graphics and sound. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that you have an ...
...174; improves the multimedia features of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected.... Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that diagnoses and reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the ASUS Update, make sure that enhances computer graphics and sound. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that you have an ...
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... Minimal Power Management. 6. Turn on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. Windows® XP 1. 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 BIOS by pressing ...
... Minimal Power Management. 6. Turn on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. Windows® XP 1. 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 BIOS by pressing ...
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... & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD/DVD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you are using Windows® Vista...
... & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD/DVD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you are using Windows® Vista...
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... To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears ... main window allows you of your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. You can start installation. 2. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. The PC Probe II main window appears. The Drivers installation tab appears if your system ...
... To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears ... main window allows you of your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. You can start installation. 2. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. The PC Probe II main window appears. The Drivers installation tab appears if your system ...
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... finished. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can adjust the sensor threshold value in a small monitoring panel. Click to... the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. When you want to decrease value 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support You can now move together using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the monitor panel by clicking the...
... finished. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can adjust the sensor threshold value in a small monitoring panel. Click to... the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. When you want to decrease value 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support You can now move together using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the monitor panel by clicking the...
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... information. The left panel of the two logical processors. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on your system. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the tab lists all logical drives. Hard disk...tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Click to display the information on the right panel. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click a hard disk drive to display...
... information. The left panel of the two logical processors. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on your system. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the tab lists all logical drives. Hard disk...tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Click to display the information on the right panel. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click a hard disk drive to display...
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... 2 button on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.7 ASUS AI Gear 2 ASUS AI Gear 2 provides four system performance options that allows you to the performance setting that you can launch AI Gear 2 by AM2 CPU only. 4-32 Chapter 4: Software support After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you like. This easy-to-use utility...
... 2 button on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.7 ASUS AI Gear 2 ASUS AI Gear 2 provides four system performance options that allows you to the performance setting that you can launch AI Gear 2 by AM2 CPU only. 4-32 Chapter 4: Software support After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you like. This easy-to-use utility...
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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... Q-Fan 2 box. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to achieve maximal fan speed for quiet fan operation; Select CPU Q-Fan 2 or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient ..., to decrease fan speed, or to display the dropdown list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode Chapter 4: Software support Click Apply at the bottom to save the setup. 4-34 click to achieve the maximum fan speed.
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... Q-Fan 2 box. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to achieve maximal fan speed for quiet fan operation; Select CPU Q-Fan 2 or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient ..., to decrease fan speed, or to display the dropdown list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode Chapter 4: Software support Click Apply at the bottom to save the setup. 4-34 click to achieve the maximum fan speed.
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Some advanced options in WIndows® environment. visit the AMD official website at www.amd.com for CPU support lists. 4.3.12 AMD OverDrive (AOD) The AMD® OverDrive™ utility allows you to BIOS after the system reboots. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-45 These configurations will not be saved to configure system and overclocking settings in AOD are only supported by certain AMD Black Edition CPUs (such as Phenom 9600 Black Edition, Phenom 9850 Black Edition and Phenom 9950 Black Edition).
Some advanced options in WIndows® environment. visit the AMD official website at www.amd.com for CPU support lists. 4.3.12 AMD OverDrive (AOD) The AMD® OverDrive™ utility allows you to BIOS after the system reboots. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-45 These configurations will not be saved to configure system and overclocking settings in AOD are only supported by certain AMD Black Edition CPUs (such as Phenom 9600 Black Edition, Phenom 9850 Black Edition and Phenom 9950 Black Edition).