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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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...for one at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi Supports up to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filtering LSI® L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one DIMM per channel only. ** Due to 16 GB system memory...DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC/non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667 MHz memory modules - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back I/O - 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...
...for one at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi Supports up to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filtering LSI® L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one DIMM per channel only. ** Due to 16 GB system memory...DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC/non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667 MHz memory modules - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back I/O - 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...
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... 5-second* boot time without entering OS - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS O.C. M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Friendly picture manager interface * The actual boot time depends on the next page) xii ASUS Noise Filtering ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Onboard Switch ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - PCI...
... 5-second* boot time without entering OS - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS O.C. M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Friendly picture manager interface * The actual boot time depends on the next page) xii ASUS Noise Filtering ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Onboard Switch ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - PCI...
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xiii 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...
xiii 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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... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1 x Multi-functional module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) 2 x ASUS CrossFire™ bridge cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® M3A79-T Deluxe motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any...
... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1 x Multi-functional module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) 2 x ASUS CrossFire™ bridge cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® M3A79-T Deluxe motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any...
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...CPU models. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. Refer to www.asus.com for details. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to ...ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-3 See page 2-18 for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. DDR2 1066 is ready to get high quality ...
...CPU models. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. Refer to www.asus.com for details. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to ...ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-3 See page 2-18 for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. DDR2 1066 is ready to get high quality ...
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... Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, with friends, or quickly check on the system configuration. You can real-time chnage the mode under heavy loading or overclocking modes. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with independent power to vital components, ... weather and e-mails just before leaving your needs. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-5 ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. To wake the system and return to...
... Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, with friends, or quickly check on the system configuration. You can real-time chnage the mode under heavy loading or overclocking modes. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with independent power to vital components, ... weather and e-mails just before leaving your needs. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-5 ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. To wake the system and return to...
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... overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to effortless fine-tune the performance without having to the motherboard. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to short the pins or moving jumpers! ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility.
... overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to effortless fine-tune the performance without having to the motherboard. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to short the pins or moving jumpers! ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility.
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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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...; Before you install or remove 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 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall..., such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
...; Before you install or remove 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 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall..., such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. AMD® SB750 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 9. Power-on switch 13. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin ...) 15. 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 DDR2 DIMM slots 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 14. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. USB connectors (10-1 pin...
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. AMD® SB750 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 9. Power-on switch 13. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin ...) 15. 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 DDR2 DIMM slots 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 14. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. USB connectors (10-1 pin...
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...º angle; Socket lever ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-5 The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for Socket AM2 Athlon / Sempron processors. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2...
...º angle; Socket lever ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-5 The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for Socket AM2 Athlon / Sempron processors. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2...
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...the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-7 Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the retention module base. •... 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 heatsink and fan assembly.
...the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-7 Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the retention module base. •... 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 heatsink and fan assembly.
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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. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-9 5.
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... limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the... Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Populated Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 (black) - - - Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (yellow) - ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-11 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel DIMM_A1 (yellow) -
... limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the... Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Populated Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 (black) - - - Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (yellow) - ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-11 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel DIMM_A1 (yellow) -
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...-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 CL Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. M3A79-T Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
...-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 CL Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. M3A79-T Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip 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 CL Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. M3A79-T Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip 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 CL Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. M3A79-T Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
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... C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of dual‑channel memory configuration. M3A79-T Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 4096MB Vendor ...crucial Heat-Sink Package 3 crucial Heat-Sink Package 3 ELPIDA E5108AE-6E-E 5 SAMSUNG K4T2G084QA-HCE6 5 Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information APACER SS APACER SS APACER DS N/A SS N/A DS N/A SS N/A DS N/A DS...
... C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of dual‑channel memory configuration. M3A79-T Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 4096MB Vendor ...crucial Heat-Sink Package 3 crucial Heat-Sink Package 3 ELPIDA E5108AE-6E-E 5 SAMSUNG K4T2G084QA-HCE6 5 Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information APACER SS APACER SS APACER DS N/A SS N/A DS N/A SS N/A DS N/A DS...
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... a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-15 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Locked...
... a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-15 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Locked...