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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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...product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of parts and recycling. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product...are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adpater or extension cord. Safety information Electrical safety...
...product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of parts and recycling. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product...are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adpater or extension cord. Safety information Electrical safety...
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... DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It...
... DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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... 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! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it...
... 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! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it...
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... and overclocking capabilities. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides...details. It is optimized with less power consumption. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing ...
... and overclocking capabilities. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides...details. It is optimized with less power consumption. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing ...
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... native DDR2 1066 that provides higher frame rates for details. Refer to www.asus.com for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for the supported CPU models. See page 2-18 for superb ... This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. See pages 2-23 and 2-26 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See page 2‑10 for details. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-3 ...
... native DDR2 1066 that provides higher frame rates for details. Refer to www.asus.com for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for the supported CPU models. See page 2-18 for superb ... This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. See pages 2-23 and 2-26 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See page 2‑10 for details. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-3 ...
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... 2-23 for details. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) Out jacks.It allows digital audio transferring...
... 2-23 for details. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) Out jacks.It allows digital audio transferring...
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What's more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at anytime! ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-5 It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with independent power to vital components, ultimately enhances memory performance and ensures quick response and stability of CPU under operating system to ...
What's more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at anytime! ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-5 It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with independent power to vital components, ultimately enhances memory performance and ensures quick response and stability of CPU under operating system to ...
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... does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is that expands the overall sound field without introducing a picket fencing effect. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading... to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be carried away by yourself. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of ...
... does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is that expands the overall sound field without introducing a picket fencing effect. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading... to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be carried away by yourself. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of ...
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... the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo...
... the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo...
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feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in ...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 2 Precision Tweaker 2 allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, southbridge voltage, and ...
feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in ...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 2 Precision Tweaker 2 allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, southbridge voltage, and ...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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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ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions 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. Failure to do so may cause severe ...you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch ...
ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions 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. Failure to do so may cause severe ...you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch ...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-5 The CPU fits in completely. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle; DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard.... The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2+/AM2 socket. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ processors or for Socket AM2 ...
...ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-5 The CPU fits in completely. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle; DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard.... The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2+/AM2 socket. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ processors or for Socket AM2 ...