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...system may only recognize less than 3 GB is supported by AM2+ / AM3 CPU for one DIMM per channel only. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN...; / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5 ,10 and JBOD support - 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 - Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified ...
...system may only recognize less than 3 GB is supported by AM2+ / AM3 CPU for one DIMM per channel only. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN...; / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5 ,10 and JBOD support - 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 - Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified ...
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... X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product... new 45nm manufacturing process. It is designed to support up to get high quality images. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0)...
... X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product... new 45nm manufacturing process. It is designed to support up to get high quality images. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0)...
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Reset switch 12. Digital audio ...33 2-11 2-29 2-22 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 AMD® SB750 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 14. System panel connector (...) 11. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 9. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. AM2/AM2+ CPU socket 3. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 16. CPU overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU) 7.
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Reset switch 12. Digital audio ...33 2-11 2-29 2-22 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 AMD® SB750 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 14. System panel connector (...) 11. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 9. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. AM2/AM2+ CPU socket 3. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 16. CPU overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU) 7.
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...™/ Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2). Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. 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 DO NOT force the CPU into... the socket to a 90º angle; otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-...
...™/ Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2). Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. 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 DO NOT force the CPU into... the socket to a 90º angle; otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-...
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...module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-7 Place the heatsink on top of the installed ...for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The AMD® AM3/AM2+/AM2 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly....
...module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-7 Place the heatsink on top of the installed ...for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The AMD® AM3/AM2+/AM2 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly....
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...the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-11 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non...you obtain memory modules from a memory module. For optimum compatibility, it is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ...CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 MHz is recommended that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. ...
...the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-11 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non...you obtain memory modules from a memory module. For optimum compatibility, it is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ...CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 MHz is recommended that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. ...