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PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue... Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新...
PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue... Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新...
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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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...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... 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 ...
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... ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi one DIMM per channel only. Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** Due to 2 PATA devices - 5 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports with Phenom™ II / Athlon™ ... 800 / 667 MHz, ECC / non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Due to 5200 MT/s; Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB Phenom™ X4...
... ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi one DIMM per channel only. Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** Due to 2 PATA devices - 5 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports with Phenom™ II / Athlon™ ... 800 / 667 MHz, ECC / non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Due to 5200 MT/s; Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB Phenom™ X4...
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...AMD® CPUs in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along ...; 790FX Chipset AMD 790FX Chipset is designed to support up to get high quality images. It features dualchannel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of creating environment...
...AMD® CPUs in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along ...; 790FX Chipset AMD 790FX Chipset is designed to support up to get high quality images. It features dualchannel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of creating environment...
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...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 new 8-phase VRM power design. What's more, the user-friendly picture manager...anytime! Messenger to keep in OS. ASUS Green Design This motherboard and its packaging comply with friends, or quickly check on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) to integrated memory/HT controller. It delivers high power ...dedicated to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact of the environment. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-3
...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 new 8-phase VRM power design. What's more, the user-friendly picture manager...anytime! Messenger to keep in OS. ASUS Green Design This motherboard and its packaging comply with friends, or quickly check on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) to integrated memory/HT controller. It delivers high power ...dedicated to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact of the environment. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-3
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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. 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. 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. 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. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-11 For optimum compatibility, it is the standard way of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent ...800 MHz as the default setting. • We recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs...
Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-11 For optimum compatibility, it is the standard way of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent ...800 MHz as the default setting. • We recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs...
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...ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-15 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory...VV KINGSTON KVR667D2N5/1G 1024MB DS ELPIDA E5108AJBG-8E-E 1.8 V SS - M4A79 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Timing Dimm (Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support...
...ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-15 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory...VV KINGSTON KVR667D2N5/1G 1024MB DS ELPIDA E5108AJBG-8E-E 1.8 V SS - M4A79 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Timing Dimm (Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support...
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... OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-21 Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by...
... OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-21 Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by...
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...EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 8-pin EATX +12 V power plug. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Otherwise, the system will not boot. •...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 asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to support the motherboard power ...
...EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 8-pin EATX +12 V power plug. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Otherwise, the system will not boot. •...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 asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to support the motherboard power ...
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... BIOS setting. At power on the chain) c. Pressing the power switch for details. Chapter 2 2.9 Starting up when you press the ATX power button. For systems with the last device on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the...order: a. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-39 Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see...
... BIOS setting. At power on the chain) c. Pressing the power switch for details. Chapter 2 2.9 Starting up when you press the ATX power button. For systems with the last device on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the...order: a. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-39 Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see...
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... the DMA mode. Setting to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Select this function. Type [Auto] Allows you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. [Auto] [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the...
... the DMA mode. Setting to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Select this function. Type [Auto] Allows you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. [Auto] [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the...
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...] HT Link Speed [Auto] ******* Please key in this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be auto-adjusted. Loads the optimal settings for this menu. If the...Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 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 [Auto] HT Voltage [Auto...
...] HT Link Speed [Auto] ******* Please key in this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be auto-adjusted. Loads the optimal settings for this menu. If the...Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 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 [Auto] HT Voltage [Auto...
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... Remapping DCT Unganged Mode Power Down Enable [Auto] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Unganged Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DDR ...
... Remapping DCT Unganged Mode Power Down Enable [Auto] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Unganged Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DDR ...
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... from 0.8000V to work stably under high voltage settings. The values range from 1.80V to 2.50V with caution. • The system may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset permanently. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.35V] • Setting the above voltages to select the DDR2 reference voltage. Otherwise, the maximum voltage supported...
... from 0.8000V to work stably under high voltage settings. The values range from 1.80V to 2.50V with caution. • The system may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset permanently. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.35V] • Setting the above voltages to select the DDR2 reference voltage. Otherwise, the maximum voltage supported...
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... Data Cache BG Scrub 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. Set to [Good] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [User] 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 Set to [Max] to adjust ECC mode automatically...
... Data Cache BG Scrub 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. Set to [Good] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [User] 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 Set to [Max] to adjust ECC mode automatically...
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... 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 Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Check Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-35 • This function...
... 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 Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Check Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-35 • This function...
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...and alerts you turn it on. Launching PC Probe II 1. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens...Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application ...II is always at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-5 With this icon to...
...and alerts you turn it on. Launching PC Probe II 1. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens...Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application ...II is always at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-5 With this icon to...