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Motherboard M4A79 Deluxe
Motherboard M4A79 Deluxe
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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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... / Optical S/PDIF Out ports at midboard; Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - one at back I/O - M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon&#...3.0 Gb/s port Realtek® 8112 Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** Due to AMD® CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 MHz is recommended. 4 x PCI Express ...
... / Optical S/PDIF Out ports at midboard; Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - one at back I/O - M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon&#...3.0 Gb/s port Realtek® 8112 Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** Due to AMD® CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 MHz is recommended. 4 x PCI Express ...
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..., over 57 years operation lifespan at 0.0125V increment - Turbo Key Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS O.C. M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Power Solutions: - 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner...
..., over 57 years operation lifespan at 0.0125V increment - Turbo Key Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS O.C. M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Power Solutions: - 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner...
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xiii M4A79 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 port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x S/PDIF Out ..., 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 Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24...
xiii M4A79 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 port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x S/PDIF Out ..., 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 Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24...
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... the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-1 Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an...
... the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-1 Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an...
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... safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact of the environment. It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time-helping save power and money! What's more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you are temporarily away. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS Power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy consumption...
... safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact of the environment. It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time-helping save power and money! What's more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you are temporarily away. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS Power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy consumption...
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...Turbo Key can boost performances without having 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 0.02v steps to ... BIOS update utility. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-5 Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with...
...Turbo Key can boost performances without having 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 0.02v steps to ... BIOS update utility. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-5 Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with...
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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 ...the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, ...
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 ...the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, ...
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... 2-30 2-21 2-37 2-34 2-23 2-23 2-31 2-32 2-28 2-32 2-28 2-31 2-36 Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-3 Power-on switch 13. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 15. CPU overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU) 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 11. Floppy disk...
... 2-30 2-21 2-37 2-34 2-23 2-23 2-31 2-32 2-28 2-32 2-28 2-31 2-36 Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-3 Power-on switch 13. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 15. CPU overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU) 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 11. Floppy disk...
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.... The CPU fits in completely. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Socket lever ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-5 Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle; otherwise...
.... The CPU fits in completely. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Socket lever ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-5 Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle; otherwise...
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...: 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 CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ... module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The AMD® AM3/AM2+/AM2 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly...
...: 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 CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ... module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The AMD® AM3/AM2+/AM2 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly...
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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. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-9 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector!
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. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-9 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector!
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.../AM2+ CPU for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - To operate at the vendor-marked or at DDR2 800 MHz as the default... may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Any excess memory from the yellow slots for one DIMM per channel only. 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...
.../AM2+ CPU for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - To operate at the vendor-marked or at DDR2 800 MHz as the default... may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Any excess memory from the yellow slots for one DIMM per channel only. 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...
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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 ...
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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... 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 Chapter 2 M4A79 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
... 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 Chapter 2 M4A79 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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... 4-4-4-12 2.2 VV V 1024MB SS S-POWER 10YR9N3 5(5-5-5-15) VV V 2048MB DS S-POWER 10YR9N3 5(5-5-5-15) VV V 1024MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 V 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 M4A79 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability (cont.) Vendor Part No.
... 4-4-4-12 2.2 VV V 1024MB SS S-POWER 10YR9N3 5(5-5-5-15) VV V 2048MB DS S-POWER 10YR9N3 5(5-5-5-15) VV V 1024MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 V 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 M4A79 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability (cont.) Vendor Part No.
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... E5108AGBG-6E-E 1.8 V VV KINGSTON KVR667D2N5/1G 1024MB DS ELPIDA E5108AJBG-8E-E 1.8 V SS - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-15 Timing Dimm (Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.01G9O.9K5 1024MB SS APACER AM4B5808CQJS7E 5 VV Apacer 78.A1G9O.9K4... 1.8 V GEIL GX22GB5300LX 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 VV GEIL GX24GB5300LDC 4096MB(Kit of dual‑channel memory configuration. M4A79 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Single-sided DS -
... E5108AGBG-6E-E 1.8 V VV KINGSTON KVR667D2N5/1G 1024MB DS ELPIDA E5108AJBG-8E-E 1.8 V SS - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-15 Timing Dimm (Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer 78.01G9O.9K5 1024MB SS APACER AM4B5808CQJS7E 5 VV Apacer 78.A1G9O.9K4... 1.8 V GEIL GX22GB5300LX 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 VV GEIL GX24GB5300LDC 4096MB(Kit of dual‑channel memory configuration. M4A79 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Single-sided DS -
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...and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Turn on the next page. 3. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-17 ...in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for later use . The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier...
...and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Turn on the next page. 3. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-17 ...in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for later use . The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier...
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... slot PCI Express x 16_4 slot (black, at max. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 Four PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports four ATI CrossFireX™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the... cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that you connect the necessary cables to the connectors beside the slot first ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-19 Chapter 2 Primary PCI Express x16_1 slot (blue, at max.
... slot PCI Express x 16_4 slot (black, at max. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 Four PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports four ATI CrossFireX™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the... cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that you connect the necessary cables to the connectors beside the slot first ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-19 Chapter 2 Primary PCI Express x16_1 slot (blue, at max.
