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Profile 3-34 3.9.4 AI NET 2 3-35 3.10 Exit menu 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ ...3-24 3.7 Power menu 3-25 3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 3-25 3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No 3-25 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled 3-25 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 3-25 3.7.5 APM Configuration 3-26 3.7.6 Hardware Monitor 3-27 3.8 Boot menu 3-28 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-28 3.8.2 Boot...
Profile 3-34 3.9.4 AI NET 2 3-35 3.10 Exit menu 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ ...3-24 3.7 Power menu 3-25 3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 3-25 3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No 3-25 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled 3-25 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 3-25 3.7.5 APM Configuration 3-26 3.7.6 Hardware Monitor 3-27 3.8 Boot menu 3-28 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-28 3.8.2 Boot...
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... 4.3.10 ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.4 RAID configurations 4-13 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations 4-14 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-20 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-20 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 4-20 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI...
... 4.3.10 ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.4 RAID configurations 4-13 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations 4-14 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-20 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-20 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 4-20 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI...
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...: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. 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. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation...
...: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. 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. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation...
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...midboard; M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5 ,10 and JBOD support - ... back panel) (continued on the next page) xi 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 back I/O - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking...
...midboard; M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5 ,10 and JBOD support - ... back panel) (continued on the next page) xi 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 back I/O - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking...
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...200 MHz up to 150 MHz at 65ºC) ASUS MyLogo 2™ AMD® OverDrive (AOD) support* * Advanced cooling system is required when advanced overclocking functions of ...ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Green Design: - ASUS AI Nap Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions: - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - EPU - 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...
...200 MHz up to 150 MHz at 65ºC) ASUS MyLogo 2™ AMD® OverDrive (AOD) support* * Advanced cooling system is required when advanced overclocking functions of ...ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Green Design: - ASUS AI Nap Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions: - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - EPU - 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...
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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 port (coaxial) 1 x S/PDIF Out port (optical) 1 x External SATA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy...
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 port (coaxial) 1 x S/PDIF Out port (optical) 1 x External SATA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy...
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... 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/ 100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port IEEE 1394a module 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-1 Before you for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of new...
... 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/ 100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port IEEE 1394a module 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-1 Before you for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of new...
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...® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 ...8482; 3.0 based system bus, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1-2 Chapter...
...® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 ...8482; 3.0 based system bus, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1-2 Chapter...
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...flash utility. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-5 Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to restore the original BIOS data from the support DVD in case when the BIOS codes and the data are ...setup, 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 finetune voltage to...
...flash utility. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-5 Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to restore the original BIOS data from the support DVD in case when the BIOS codes and the data are ...setup, 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 finetune voltage to...
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...operate at DDR2 800 MHz as the default setting. • We recommend 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 memory operation frequency is dependent on ...run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, see section 3.6 Advanced menu for manual ...
...operate at DDR2 800 MHz as the default setting. • We recommend 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 memory operation frequency is dependent on ...run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, see section 3.6 Advanced menu for manual ...
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DIMM socket Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip 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 ADQYE1B16 2048MB DS N/A Apacer BoxP/N:CH.02GAF.C0KK2 (78.0AG9S.9KF) 2048MB (Kit of 2) ...Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 2.0-2.1 V V V 2.2-2.3 V V V 2.2-2.3 V V 2.2-2.3 V 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 M4A79 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
DIMM socket Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip 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 ADQYE1B16 2048MB DS N/A Apacer BoxP/N:CH.02GAF.C0KK2 (78.0AG9S.9KF) 2048MB (Kit of 2) ...Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 2.0-2.1 V V V 2.2-2.3 V V V 2.2-2.3 V V 2.2-2.3 V 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 M4A79 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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...-25A Heat-Sink Package E5108AJBG-8E-E E5108AJBG-8E-E Heat-Sink Package HY5PS1GB31CFP-S5 Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm (Bios) 5 5 5 4 4-4-4-12 DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* VV V VV V VV V VV V 1.9 VV V 2.10 V V V 5-5-5-18 1.80 V V V 5-5-5-18 1.80... 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.
...-25A Heat-Sink Package E5108AJBG-8E-E E5108AJBG-8E-E Heat-Sink Package HY5PS1GB31CFP-S5 Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm (Bios) 5 5 5 4 4-4-4-12 DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* VV V VV V VV V VV V 1.9 VV V 2.10 V V V 5-5-5-18 1.80 V V V 5-5-5-18 1.80... 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.
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... PSD2 51280081 PSD21G8002 PSD22GB002 PDC24G6400LLK SP001GBLRU800S02 SP002GBLRU800S02 TEDD1024M800HC5 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M4A79 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability (cont.) Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm (Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 1024MB DS ELPIDA E5108AJBG-8E-E 1.8 V V 1024MB DS V59C1 512804QBF25 1.8 VV V 1024MB DS ELPIDA E5108AJBG-8E...
... PSD2 51280081 PSD21G8002 PSD22GB002 PDC24G6400LLK SP001GBLRU800S02 SP002GBLRU800S02 TEDD1024M800HC5 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M4A79 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability (cont.) Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm (Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 1024MB DS ELPIDA E5108AJBG-8E-E 1.8 V V 1024MB DS V59C1 512804QBF25 1.8 VV V 1024MB DS ELPIDA E5108AJBG-8E...
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... KINGSTON E5108AGBG-6E-E 1.8 V VV KINGSTON KVR667D2N5/1G 1024MB DS ELPIDA E5108AJBG-8E-E 1.8 V SS - 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 2048MB DS ...Sink Package 5-5-5-15 VV GEIL GX24GB5300LDC 4096MB(Kit of dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. M4A79 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip...
... KINGSTON E5108AGBG-6E-E 1.8 V VV KINGSTON KVR667D2N5/1G 1024MB DS ELPIDA E5108AJBG-8E-E 1.8 V SS - 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 2048MB DS ...Sink Package 5-5-5-15 VV GEIL GX24GB5300LDC 4096MB(Kit of dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. M4A79 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip...
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Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DIMM ... a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. To install a DIMM: 1. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out...
Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DIMM ... a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. To install a DIMM: 1. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out...
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...Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-17 Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 3 for information ... 6. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Refer to the table on the next page. 3. Refer to the tables on the next...
...Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-17 Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 3 for information ... 6. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Refer to the table on the next page. 3. Refer to the tables on the next...
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... the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the connectors beside the slot first ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-19 With four graphics cards installed, the motherboard can enable quad‑display. x16 link) PCI slot...
... the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the connectors beside the slot first ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-19 With four graphics cards installed, the motherboard can enable quad‑display. x16 link) PCI slot...
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... motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the table below for the connector location. If you install multiple graphics cards, we recommend that comply with a maximum speed of PCI Express card you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard ...of this slot changes, depending on the type of 8 GB/s. Chapter 2 Primary PCI Express x16 slots The primary PCI Express x16 slots support PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you install. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card Quad VGA ...
... motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the table below for the connector location. If you install multiple graphics cards, we recommend that comply with a maximum speed of PCI Express card you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard ...of this slot changes, depending on the type of 8 GB/s. Chapter 2 Primary PCI Express x16 slots The primary PCI Express x16 slots support PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you install. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card Quad VGA ...
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... the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 or JBOD configuration through the onboard AMD® SB750 controller. If you install SATA...
... the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 or JBOD configuration through the onboard AMD® SB750 controller. If you install SATA...
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USB910; ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-31 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 6. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (...USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB1112) These connectors are...
USB910; ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-31 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 6. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (...USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB1112) These connectors are...