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... Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/...2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/...Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail...
... Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/...2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/...Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail...
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......iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A79 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 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features........... 1-5 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...
......iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A79 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 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features........... 1-5 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...
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... 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-39 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.3.3 ...13 3.5.4 PCIE Frequency [XXX 3-13 3.5.5 DRAM Frequency Control [Auto 3-13 3.5.6 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto 3-13 3.5.8 Memory Configuration 3-14 3.5.7 HT Link Speed [Auto 3-14 3.5.9 DRAM Timing Configuration 3-15 3.5.10 CPU Voltage [Auto 3-16...
... 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-39 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.3.3 ...13 3.5.4 PCIE Frequency [XXX 3-13 3.5.5 DRAM Frequency Control [Auto 3-13 3.5.6 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto 3-13 3.5.8 Memory Configuration 3-14 3.5.7 HT Link Speed [Auto 3-14 3.5.9 DRAM Timing Configuration 3-15 3.5.10 CPU Voltage [Auto 3-16...
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Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - one at midboard; M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 ... - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port Realtek® 8112 Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at...
Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - one at midboard; M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 ... - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port Realtek® 8112 Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at...
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... 3D settings, and check the effects with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with a realtime 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 100% high-quality Japan-...;'s latest AM3 and multi-core CPUs to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support, data transfer rate up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD...
... 3D settings, and check the effects with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with a realtime 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 100% high-quality Japan-...;'s latest AM3 and multi-core CPUs to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support, data transfer rate up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD...
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... of the environment. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-3 AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at anytime! Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS Power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy consumption. 8+2 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand...
... of the environment. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-3 AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at anytime! Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS Power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy consumption. 8+2 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand...
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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.
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...maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) ...Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 MHz is recommended that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-11...
...maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) ...Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 MHz is recommended that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-11...
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...; B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of 2) DS N/A ...KVR667D2N5/1G 1024MB DS ELPIDA E5108AJBG-8E-E 1.8 V SS - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-15 M4A79 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm (Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (...
...; B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of 2) DS N/A ...KVR667D2N5/1G 1024MB DS ELPIDA E5108AJBG-8E-E 1.8 V SS - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-15 M4A79 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm (Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (...
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... to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-21 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance...
... to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-21 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance...
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...orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (1000W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a...the following configuration: CPU: AMD Phenom 9950 Memory: 1024 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 Radeon 4870 X2 (x2) Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW (x1) ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-35 The power supply plugs are for your...
...orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (1000W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a...the following configuration: CPU: AMD Phenom 9950 Memory: 1024 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 Radeon 4870 X2 (x2) Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW (x1) ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-35 The power supply plugs are for your...
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... it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on test. Refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Connect the power cord to green after the system LED turns on the system front panel case ...with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2.9 Starting up . Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe ...
... it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on test. Refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Connect the power cord to green after the system LED turns on the system front panel case ...with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2.9 Starting up . Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe ...
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... of IDE drive installed. [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Select this function. This item appears in multiple sectors at a time. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Type [Auto] Allows you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive.
... of IDE drive installed. [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Select this function. This item appears in multiple sectors at a time. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Type [Auto] Allows you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive.
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...Build Date: 12/19/08 Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) 8600 Triple-Core Processor Speed : 2300MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1024MB 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai (Extreme) Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-... parameters. Select any of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in numbers directly! ******* CPU Voltage [Auto] CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] DRAM Voltage [.... 3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto] Allows you installed on the motherboard.
...Build Date: 12/19/08 Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) 8600 Triple-Core Processor Speed : 2300MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1024MB 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai (Extreme) Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-... parameters. Select any of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in numbers directly! ******* CPU Voltage [Auto] CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] DRAM Voltage [.... 3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto] Allows you installed on the motherboard.
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...bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of Address bit] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Disabled] Enable Bank Memory Interleavng. Configuration options: [Channel] [Chip Select] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHz] [1...[Enabled] Power Down Mode [Channel] Allows you to [Manual]. 3.5.8 Memory Configuration Ai Tweaker Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT Unganged Mode Power Down Enable [Auto] [XOR of ...
...bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of Address bit] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Disabled] Enable Bank Memory Interleavng. Configuration options: [Channel] [Chip Select] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHz] [1...[Enabled] Power Down Mode [Channel] Allows you to [Manual]. 3.5.8 Memory Configuration Ai Tweaker Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT Unganged Mode Power Down Enable [Auto] [XOR of ...
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... numeric keypad. The values range from 0.8000V to 1.90V* with a 0.02V interval. 3.5.15 NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to a high level may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset permanently. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.35V] • Setting the above voltages to select the CPU VDDA voltage.
... numeric keypad. The values range from 0.8000V to 1.90V* with a 0.02V interval. 3.5.15 NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to a high level may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset permanently. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.35V] • Setting the above voltages to select the CPU VDDA voltage.
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... automatically. Set to [Max] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [User] to change the advanced chipset settings. Set to [Good] to report and correct memory errors. [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Disables the DRAM ECC mode. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ECC Mode [Disabled] ... L2 Cache BG Scrub L3 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Set the level of memory is scrubbed in 8 hours. Note: The 'Super' ECC mode dynamically sets the DRAM scrub rate so all the subitems manually.
... automatically. Set to [Max] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [User] to change the advanced chipset settings. Set to [Good] to report and correct memory errors. [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Disables the DRAM ECC mode. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ECC Mode [Disabled] ... L2 Cache BG Scrub L3 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Set the level of memory is scrubbed in 8 hours. Note: The 'Super' ECC mode dynamically sets the DRAM scrub rate so all the subitems manually.
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Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-35 It will not check the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during POST. ... will take 3 to 10 seconds to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.9.4 AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools AI NET 2 Pair Status Length Check...
Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-35 It will not check the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during POST. ... will take 3 to 10 seconds to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.9.4 AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools AI NET 2 Pair Status Length Check...
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Launching PC Probe II 1. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-5 Because PC Probe II is a utility that your computer the moment you turn it on. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the ...> ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU...
Launching PC Probe II 1. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-5 Because PC Probe II is a utility that your computer the moment you turn it on. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the ...> ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU...