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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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... staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... in your retailer. Do not place the product in municipal waste. This symbol of parts and recycling. viii DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. If you are not sure about the voltage...
... staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... in your retailer. Do not place the product in municipal waste. This symbol of parts and recycling. viii DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. If you are not sure about the voltage...
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... and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents... Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by...
... and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents... Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by...
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... missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® M4A79 Deluxe motherboard! ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M4A79 Deluxe motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x ASUS CrossFire™ bridge cables 5 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100...
... missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® M4A79 Deluxe motherboard! ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M4A79 Deluxe motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x ASUS CrossFire™ bridge cables 5 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100...
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...with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with less power consumption. This is in the new 45nm manufacturing process. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter ...8482; X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). It is designed to support up to provide excellent ...
...with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with less power consumption. This is in the new 45nm manufacturing process. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter ...8482; X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). It is designed to support up to provide excellent ...
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...Unit) provides total system power management by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time-helping save power and money! ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-3 AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like ...MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS Power solutions intelligently and automatically provide ...
...Unit) provides total system power management by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time-helping save power and money! ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-3 AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like ...MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS Power solutions intelligently and automatically provide ...
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..., update the BIOS, or back up to dissipate heat generated by yourself. Profile that a normal chipset fan has. ASUS O.C. This innovative and groundbreaking fanless heat pipe design effectively lowers temperatures by up your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to install. DO NOT uninstall the heat pipe by...
..., update the BIOS, or back up to dissipate heat generated by yourself. Profile that a normal chipset fan has. ASUS O.C. This innovative and groundbreaking fanless heat pipe design effectively lowers temperatures by up your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to install. DO NOT uninstall the heat pipe by...
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... to buy a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. After the easy setup, Turbo Key ... to short the pins or moving jumpers! 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-5 Simply press the predefined hotkey to turn the...
... to buy a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. After the easy setup, Turbo Key ... to short the pins or moving jumpers! 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-5 Simply press the predefined hotkey to turn the...
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Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed Hardware information Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or ... grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • 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.
Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed Hardware information Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or ... grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • 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.
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 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 Chapter 2 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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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 screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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 screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...; Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM2+/AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket...also compatible with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. Chapter 2 2. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 (AM3 ...Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™/ Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2). Socket lever ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-5
...; Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM2+/AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket...also compatible with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. Chapter 2 2. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 (AM3 ...Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™/ Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2). Socket lever ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-5
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... heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-7 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If the instructions in this section ...do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate...
... heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-7 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If the instructions in this section ...do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-9 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. 5.
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-9 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. 5.
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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. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying ... from the yellow slots for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-11 For system stability, when four DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb...
For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying ... from the yellow slots for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-11 For system stability, when four DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb...
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DIMM socket Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M4A79 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm (Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA ADQYE1A08 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5 V V A-DATA ...
DIMM socket Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M4A79 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm (Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA ADQYE1A08 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5 V V A-DATA ...
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Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M4A79 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Vendor Part No. A-DATA M2OAD6H3J4171Q1E52 2048MB DS Apacer 78.91G9I.9K5 512MB SS Apacer 78.01GA0.9K5 ...V 2.0-2.1 V V V 1.8-1.9 VV 1.8-1.9 V V V 1.8 VV 2.0 VV 1.8 V 2.0 VV V 1.8 V V 1.8 V 2.1 VV VV V VV V 2.0 V 1.8 VV 1.8 V 2.0 V V 1.8 V 1.8 VV 2.0 VV 1.8 VV 2.0 VV V 1.8 VV V 2.0 VV V 1.8 VV V 1.8 VV V VV V V VV VV V 1.95 V V 1.8 Vv V 1.8 Vv V 2.0 VV V 1.8 VV V 2.0 VV V ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-13
Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M4A79 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Vendor Part No. A-DATA M2OAD6H3J4171Q1E52 2048MB DS Apacer 78.91G9I.9K5 512MB SS Apacer 78.01GA0.9K5 ...V 2.0-2.1 V V V 1.8-1.9 VV 1.8-1.9 V V V 1.8 VV 2.0 VV 1.8 V 2.0 VV V 1.8 V V 1.8 V 2.1 VV VV V VV V 2.0 V 1.8 VV 1.8 V 2.0 V V 1.8 V 1.8 VV 2.0 VV 1.8 VV 2.0 VV V 1.8 VV V 2.0 VV V 1.8 VV V 1.8 VV V VV V V VV VV V 1.95 V V 1.8 Vv V 1.8 Vv V 2.0 VV V 1.8 VV V 2.0 VV V ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-13