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... protector. 5. If your retailer for the first time 1. At power on self tests or POST. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange and green after the system ...One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps 7. Monitor b. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-35 System power 6. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be ...
... protector. 5. If your retailer for the first time 1. At power on self tests or POST. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange and green after the system ...One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps 7. Monitor b. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-35 System power 6. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be ...
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...enable it is built-in the BIOS chip so it . The EZ Flash 2 utility is accessible by pressing + during POST to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Save the BIOS file to display the ...Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-5 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to prevent system boot failure! To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS... system while updating the BIOS to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2.
...enable it is built-in the BIOS chip so it . The EZ Flash 2 utility is accessible by pressing + during POST to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Save the BIOS file to display the ...Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-5 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to prevent system boot failure! To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS... system while updating the BIOS to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2.
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... this program. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure system compatibility and stability. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-9 If you can change the power management settings. Being...
... this program. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure system compatibility and stability. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-9 If you can change the power management settings. Being...
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... 2 This menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cable connected to enable or disable LAN cable check during POST. 1-2 N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A Marvell Controller 0 Marvell POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Marvell POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Allows you to the LAN (RJ-45) port. When enabled, the menu reports the cable faults or... shorts are detected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Advanced AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Check Realtek LAN cable during POST.
... 2 This menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cable connected to enable or disable LAN cable check during POST. 1-2 N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A Marvell Controller 0 Marvell POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Marvell POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Allows you to the LAN (RJ-45) port. When enabled, the menu reports the cable faults or... shorts are detected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Advanced AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Check Realtek LAN cable during POST.
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USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Device #1 ASAP EXPRESS GATE Emulation Type [Auto] Number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device after start unit command. USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-31
USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Device #1 ASAP EXPRESS GATE Emulation Type [Auto] Number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device after start unit command. USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-31
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... setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Select...
... setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Select...
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...to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to select the power-on self tests... "Press DEL to skip certain tests while booting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Intrusion [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-37 3.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock Wait For 'F1' If Error...
...to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to select the power-on self tests... "Press DEL to skip certain tests while booting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Intrusion [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-37 3.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock Wait For 'F1' If Error...
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... logo image in the support DVD have wizards that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-9 The boot logo is set to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. When prompted...
... logo image in the support DVD have wizards that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-9 The boot logo is set to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. When prompted...
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Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 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 When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 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 When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
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...mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of the LAN cable before entering the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the network systems sofware for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics. Launch the VCT utility from the... disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-11 This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled...
...mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of the LAN cable before entering the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the network systems sofware for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics. Launch the VCT utility from the... disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-11 This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled...
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...section 3.4 Advanced menu. 3. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. 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 the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2. Save your operating system. Reboot your computer and set your Power Option Properties depending on your changes and exit BIOS Setup. ...
...section 3.4 Advanced menu. 3. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. 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 the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2. Save your operating system. Reboot your computer and set your Power Option Properties depending on your changes and exit BIOS Setup. ...
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...capacity when creating a disk array. Connect a SATA power cable to save the changes and exit. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-47 Press to the power connector on your computer, and press during POST to enter the BIOS setup. 3. To install the SATA hard disks for Serial ATA hard disks drives...bays. 2. To do this section are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on each drive. 4.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 configurations for a RAID configuration: 1. In the Main Menu, go to Storage Configuration, and set ...
...capacity when creating a disk array. Connect a SATA power cable to save the changes and exit. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-47 Press to the power connector on your computer, and press during POST to enter the BIOS setup. 3. To install the SATA hard disks for Serial ATA hard disks drives...bays. 2. To do this section are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on each drive. 4.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 configurations for a RAID configuration: 1. In the Main Menu, go to Storage Configuration, and set ...
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AMD® FastBuild™ Utility To enter the AMD® FastBuild™ utility: 1. Press during POST to Select Option [ESC] Exit The Main Menu above allows you need; press to perform. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2005 ATI Technology, Inc. [ Main Menu ] ...
AMD® FastBuild™ Utility To enter the AMD® FastBuild™ utility: 1. Press during POST to Select Option [ESC] Exit The Main Menu above allows you need; press to perform. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2005 ATI Technology, Inc. [ Main Menu ] ...
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ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-53 Boot your computer. 2. Press during POST to boot from the optical drive." 7. Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. For Windows® Vista™ operating system, use...
ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-53 Boot your computer. 2. Press during POST to boot from the optical drive." 7. Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. For Windows® Vista™ operating system, use...