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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 ...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, 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...
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 ...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, 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...
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...provides you easy ways to the motherboard. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your screen. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. This unique module eliminates the...a separate file, giving users freedom to install. Update your favorite settings. making it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, ...
...provides you easy ways to the motherboard. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your screen. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. This unique module eliminates the...a separate file, giving users freedom to install. Update your favorite settings. making it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, ...
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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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... information. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. This utility is copied to the...
... information. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. This utility is copied to the...
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Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. M3a79t.rom M3a79t ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-3 4. 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 complete the...
Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. M3a79t.rom M3a79t ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-3 4. 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 complete the...
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... to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-5 ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3A79-T DELUXE VER: 0105 DATE: 07/23/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER...
... to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-5 ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3A79-T DELUXE VER: 0105 DATE: 07/23/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER...
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... verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Reboot the system from the 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. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-7 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos...
... verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Reboot the system from the 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. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-7 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos...
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...See section 3.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the future. If you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility; ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-9 This requires you see on . You can... enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the SPI chip. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your computer in this motherboard...
...See section 3.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the future. If you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility; ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-9 This requires you see on . You can... enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the SPI chip. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your computer in this motherboard...
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...'t support: 1. When you to select and update BIOS. NTFS format v04.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25LV080 Current ROM BOARD: M3A79-T DELUXE VER: 0105 DATE: 07/23/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE...
...'t support: 1. When you to select and update BIOS. NTFS format v04.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25LV080 Current ROM BOARD: M3A79-T DELUXE VER: 0105 DATE: 07/23/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE...
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...PROFILE Configuration O.C. Save to Profile 1/2 Allows you to the BIOS Flash. Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: M3A79-T DELUXE VER: 0105 DATE: 07/23/08 Restore CMOS BOARD: ...single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the file. Start O.C. Press to prevent the system boot failure! 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.7.3 ASUS O.C. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Profile 1 Status : Not Installed O.C. Press to load ...
...PROFILE Configuration O.C. Save to Profile 1/2 Allows you to the BIOS Flash. Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: M3A79-T DELUXE VER: 0105 DATE: 07/23/08 Restore CMOS BOARD: ...single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the file. Start O.C. Press to prevent the system boot failure! 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.7.3 ASUS O.C. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Profile 1 Status : Not Installed O.C. Press to load ...
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... from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-9 Select Update BIOS from a file from the support DVD. View the online help or readme file that appears on screen during the Power‑...
... from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-9 Select Update BIOS from a file from the support DVD. View the online help or readme file that appears on screen during the Power‑...