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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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... increment - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Onboard Switch ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Audio 2 - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Express Gate - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - Access the Internet in 5-second* boot time without entering OS - ASUS O.C. 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...
... increment - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Onboard Switch ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Audio 2 - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Express Gate - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - Access the Internet in 5-second* boot time without entering OS - ASUS O.C. 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...
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... Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to create a smoother, ...based system bus. See page 2-5 for details. 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. This is in line with less power consumption.
... Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to create a smoother, ...based system bus. See page 2-5 for details. 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. This is in line with less power consumption.
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... mode under heavy loading or overclocking modes. What's more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. To wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and ...user-friendly picture manager lets you view your needs. ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, with friends, or quickly check on the system configuration. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-5 You can utilize the most . It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with independent power to vital components,...
... mode under heavy loading or overclocking modes. What's more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. To wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and ...user-friendly picture manager lets you view your needs. ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, with friends, or quickly check on the system configuration. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-5 You can utilize the most . It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with independent power to vital components,...
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... 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. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their 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 conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard ...
... 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. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their 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 conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard ...
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... 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. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for th ultimate customized overclocking configuration. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker...
... 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. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for th ultimate customized overclocking configuration. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker...
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... 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.4 Advanced menu for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from...sockets. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-11 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the yellow slots for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 128 Mb chips. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the...
... 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.4 Advanced menu for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from...sockets. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-11 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the yellow slots for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 128 Mb chips. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the...
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...RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory...in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then...
...RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory...in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then...
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...Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration Advanced Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking Processor Voltage Processor-NB Voltage CPU VDDA Voltage CPU-NB HT Link Speed CPU Tweak PLL1 Spread Spectrum PLL2 Spread Spectrum [Auto...stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to the default. Loads the standard settings for stability when overclocking. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to ...
...Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration Advanced Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking Processor Voltage Processor-NB Voltage CPU VDDA Voltage CPU-NB HT Link Speed CPU Tweak PLL1 Spread Spectrum PLL2 Spread Spectrum [Auto...stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to the default. Loads the standard settings for stability when overclocking. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to ...
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...frequency multiplier. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Use the and keys to adjust the value. The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclocking item to 150. Configuration options: [Auto] [4.00x] [5.00x] [6.00x] [7.0x] [8.00x] [9.00x] The following item appears only when...Auto] Allows selection of the Processor Voltage. The values range from 0.8000V to [Overclock Profile]. The values range from 200 to set the AI Overclocking item to 1.6875V with a 0.0125V interval. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-17 The following two items are adjusted by the clock generator to adjust the ...
...frequency multiplier. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Use the and keys to adjust the value. The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclocking item to 150. Configuration options: [Auto] [4.00x] [5.00x] [6.00x] [7.0x] [8.00x] [9.00x] The following item appears only when...Auto] Allows selection of the Processor Voltage. The values range from 0.8000V to [Overclock Profile]. The values range from 200 to set the AI Overclocking item to 1.6875V with a 0.0125V interval. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-17 The following two items are adjusted by the clock generator to adjust the ...
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... desired Southbridge voltage using the numeric keypad. Northbridge Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking item to select the CPU VDDA voltage. CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [Manual], [Standard], or [Overclock Profile] and are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of the DDR2 reference voltage. The...
... desired Southbridge voltage using the numeric keypad. Northbridge Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking item to select the CPU VDDA voltage. CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [Manual], [Standard], or [Overclock Profile] and are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of the DDR2 reference voltage. The...
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After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-35 The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.10 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.
After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-35 The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.10 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.
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ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-45 4.3.12 AMD OverDrive (AOD) The AMD® OverDrive™ utility allows you to BIOS after the system reboots. Some advanced options in WIndows® environment. visit the AMD official website at www.amd.com for CPU support lists. 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).
ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-45 4.3.12 AMD OverDrive (AOD) The AMD® OverDrive™ utility allows you to BIOS after the system reboots. Some advanced options in WIndows® environment. visit the AMD official website at www.amd.com for CPU support lists. 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).