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...0125V increment - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS AI Nap * ASUS AI Gear 2 is supported by AM2 CPU only. ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - ASUS Onboard Switch ASUS MyLogo 2™ ...ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS Q-Connector - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - 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 - ASUS...
...0125V increment - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS AI Nap * ASUS AI Gear 2 is supported by AM2 CPU only. ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - ASUS Onboard Switch ASUS MyLogo 2™ ...ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS Q-Connector - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - 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 - ASUS...
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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 ...1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 8 Mb Flash 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, ...
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 ...1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 8 Mb Flash 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, ...
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... a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 With better electric conductivity, it against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Profile that allows users to the motherboard. Update your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the...
... a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 With better electric conductivity, it against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Profile that allows users to the motherboard. Update your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the...
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The operating frequency of this slot changes, depending on the type of 8 GB/s. Refer to x1 mode for optimum VGA performance. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-19 See page 2-34 for details. VGA configuration PCIex16_1 (Blue) Single VGA/PCIe card x16 Dual VGA/PCIe card x16 x16 Triple ...the x4 PCIe cards will downgrade to the table below for details. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. Primary PCI Express x16 slots The primary PCI Express x16 slots support PCI Express...
The operating frequency of this slot changes, depending on the type of 8 GB/s. Refer to x1 mode for optimum VGA performance. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-19 See page 2-34 for details. VGA configuration PCIex16_1 (Blue) Single VGA/PCIe card x16 Dual VGA/PCIe card x16 x16 Triple ...the x4 PCIe cards will downgrade to the table below for details. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. Primary PCI Express x16 slots The primary PCI Express x16 slots support PCI Express...
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...ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe... cable to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the ...
...ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe... cable to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the ...
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... No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps 7. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-35 Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. While the tests are off. 3. If you press the ATX power button. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last...
... No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps 7. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-35 Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. While the tests are off. 3. If you press the ATX power button. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3 Main menu 3-12 3.4 Advanced menu 3-16 3.5 Power menu 3-32 3.6 Boot menu 3-36 3.7 Tools menu 3-40 3.8 Exit menu 3-43 ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3 Main menu 3-12 3.4 Advanced menu 3-16 3.5 Power menu 3-32 3.6 Boot menu 3-36 3.7 Tools menu 3-40 3.8 Exit menu 3-43 ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe
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... following utilities allow you to your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Copy the original...
... following utilities allow you to your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Copy the original...
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... complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to download. Click Next. 5. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. M3a79t.rom M3a79t ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-3 From the FTP site, select the...
... complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to download. Click Next. 5. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. M3a79t.rom M3a79t ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-3 From the FTP site, select the...
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... only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-5 Then press . 4. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can...BIOS chip so it . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard...
... only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-5 Then press . 4. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can...BIOS chip so it . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard...
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... motherboard support DVD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Writing flash ...... Erasing flash ...... WARNING!! done Reading flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe...
... motherboard support DVD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Writing flash ...... Erasing flash ...... WARNING!! done Reading flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe...
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...your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-9 For example, you with its test routines. When you start up the ...off and then back on the system chassis. The SPI chip on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to Run Setup. If you can...
...your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-9 For example, you with its test routines. When you start up the ...off and then back on the system chassis. The SPI chip on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to Run Setup. If you can...
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...] allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-13 Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-sector Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring ...[Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. SATA1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive....
...] allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-13 Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-sector Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring ...[Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. SATA1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive....
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...Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. If you an overview of commands. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-15 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. The AHCI allows the onboard ... Installed Size : 1024 MB Usable Size : 1024 MB Select Screen Select Item +- Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The BIOS automatically detects the items in AHCI mode under OS. 3.3.7 System Information This menu gives you want to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface...
...Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. If you an overview of commands. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-15 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. The AHCI allows the onboard ... Installed Size : 1024 MB Usable Size : 1024 MB Select Screen Select Item +- Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The BIOS automatically detects the items in AHCI mode under OS. 3.3.7 System Information This menu gives you want to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface...
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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 Triple-Core Processor... function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1] [2] TLB Fix [Auto] Allows you to disable the selected processor core. technology support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Processor Downcore [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Allows...
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 Triple-Core Processor... function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1] [2] TLB Fix [Auto] Allows you to disable the selected processor core. technology support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Processor Downcore [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Allows...
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...Disabled] [L1] NP NB-SB VC1 Traffic Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hyper Transport Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hyper Transport Configuration Isochronous Flow-Control Mode HT Link Tristate UnitID Clumping 2x LCLK Mode [Disabled] [Disabled] [...] Configuration options: [Disabled] [UnitID 2/3] [UnitID B/C] [UnitID 2/3&B/C] 2x LCLK Mode [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-25 The values range from 0 to change the value or type the desired value using the numeric keypad. Change Option F1 General Help...
...Disabled] [L1] NP NB-SB VC1 Traffic Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hyper Transport Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hyper Transport Configuration Isochronous Flow-Control Mode HT Link Tristate UnitID Clumping 2x LCLK Mode [Disabled] [Disabled] [...] Configuration options: [Disabled] [UnitID 2/3] [UnitID B/C] [UnitID 2/3&B/C] 2x LCLK Mode [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-25 The values range from 0 to change the value or type the desired value using the numeric keypad. Change Option F1 General Help...
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...4us] [1.31ms] [4.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] 3.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Devices Configuraiton Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] HD Audio Azalia Device [Auto] Front Panel...] Onboard Marvell LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Marvell 6111 ESATA Controller [Enable] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Allows BIOS to be corrected when idle. This item allows the L2/L3 Data Cache RAM to select Serial Port1 Base... supports. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-27
...4us] [1.31ms] [4.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] 3.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Devices Configuraiton Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] HD Audio Azalia Device [Auto] Front Panel...] Onboard Marvell LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Marvell 6111 ESATA Controller [Enable] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Allows BIOS to be corrected when idle. This item allows the L2/L3 Data Cache RAM to select Serial Port1 Base... supports. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-27
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...[PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] No: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system so that an ISA graphics device is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-29 Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to [Yes] and if... the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to malfunction. Change Option...
...[PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] No: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system so that an ISA graphics device is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-29 Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to [Yes] and if... the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to malfunction. Change Option...
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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 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.
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... PCI devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-33 Select Screen Select Item +- 3.5.5 APM Configuration Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY APM Configuration Power Button Mode Restore on after an AC power loss. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save...
... PCI devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-33 Select Screen Select Item +- 3.5.5 APM Configuration Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY APM Configuration Power Button Mode Restore on after an AC power loss. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save...