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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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... 3-9 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-11 3.4.3 System Information 3-12 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto 3-12 3.5.2 CPU Ratio [Auto 3-13 3.5.3 FSB Frequency [XXX 3-13 3.5.4 PCIE... first time 2-39 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 Navigation keys 3-8 ...
... 3-9 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-11 3.4.3 System Information 3-12 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto 3-12 3.5.2 CPU Ratio [Auto 3-13 3.5.3 FSB Frequency [XXX 3-13 3.5.4 PCIE... first time 2-39 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 Navigation keys 3-8 ...
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... DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS AI Nap Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - Intelligent overclocking tools: - M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Power Solutions: - 8+2 Phase Power Design - vChipset (N.B.): 16...
... DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS AI Nap Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - Intelligent overclocking tools: - M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Power Solutions: - 8+2 Phase Power Design - vChipset (N.B.): 16...
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...Restriction on the environment. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. It is designed to support up to 5200MT/s...™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 (AM3 CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with a realtime 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 100% high...
...Restriction on the environment. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. It is designed to support up to 5200MT/s...™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 (AM3 CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with a realtime 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 100% high...
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... Messenger to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact of the environment. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-3 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for...fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time-helping save power and money! ...
... Messenger to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact of the environment. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-3 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for...fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time-helping save power and money! ...
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... fanless thermal solution to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to the motherboard. ASUS O.C. Chapter 1 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more stable and enhance the overclocking capability. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate...
... fanless thermal solution to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to the motherboard. ASUS O.C. Chapter 1 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more stable and enhance the overclocking capability. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate...
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...default setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you 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...ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-5 Simply press the predefined hotkey to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS...
...default setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you 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...ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-5 Simply press the predefined hotkey to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS...
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...way of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then... memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-11 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non...
...way of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then... memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-11 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non...
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... boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-21 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC)...pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. 2.6 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in...
... boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-21 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC)...pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. 2.6 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in...
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...disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-1 We recommend that you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a... as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate settings of this motherboard. If there is potentially risky. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the ...
...disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-1 We recommend that you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a... as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate settings of this motherboard. If there is potentially risky. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the ...
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...8226; If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. If you with its test routines. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) ...items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing ...for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-7
...8226; If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. If you with its test routines. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) ...items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing ...for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-7
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...General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Select Screen Select Item +- ...Tools Exit Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto] DRAM Frequency Control [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] ******* Please key in this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for the system....
...General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Select Screen Select Item +- ...Tools Exit Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto] DRAM Frequency Control [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] ******* Please key in this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for the system....
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...frequency. Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency. The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. 3.5.6 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the DRAM frequency programming method.... may cause the system to the default setting. The following three items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the DRAM Frequncy Control item to [... Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-13
...frequency. Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency. The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. 3.5.6 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the DRAM frequency programming method.... may cause the system to the default setting. The following three items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the DRAM Frequncy Control item to [... Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-13
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... mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHz] [1 GHz] [1.2 GHz] [1.4 GHz] [1.6 GHz] [1.8 GHz] The following two items appear only when you to set the AI Overclocking Tuner item to select the HyperTransport link speed. Bank Interleaving [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bit] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address...
... mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHz] [1 GHz] [1.2 GHz] [1.4 GHz] [1.6 GHz] [1.8 GHz] The following two items appear only when you to set the AI Overclocking Tuner item to select the HyperTransport link speed. Bank Interleaving [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bit] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address...
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... 300ps] [Delay 450ps] [Delay 600ps] [Delay 750ps] [Delay 900ps] Current Clock Skew [Advance300ps] This item shows the current clock skew for channel A/B. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-17 The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.5.19 [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Enhances the PCIE...
... 300ps] [Delay 450ps] [Delay 600ps] [Delay 750ps] [Delay 900ps] Current Clock Skew [Advance300ps] This item shows the current clock skew for channel A/B. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-17 The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.5.19 [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Enhances the PCIE...
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...also configure advanced settings for detailed software configuration. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.6 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes to choose from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to launch the program. Launching ...solution. With auto phase switching for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you select Auto Mode , the system shifts modes automatically according to the software manual in realtime. It ...
...also configure advanced settings for detailed software configuration. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.6 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes to choose from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to launch the program. Launching ...solution. With auto phase switching for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you select Auto Mode , the system shifts modes automatically according to the software manual in realtime. It ...
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...ASUS TurboV 1. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-11 See your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU to the CPU documentation before using TurboV. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus...the CPU Ratio function. • Set the CPU Ratio item in ASUS TurboV will not be kept on the next system boot. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Load existing ASUS Turbo profiles. Three pre-defined profiles are provided: "Race Car",...
...ASUS TurboV 1. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-11 See your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU to the CPU documentation before using TurboV. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus...the CPU Ratio function. • Set the CPU Ratio item in ASUS TurboV will not be kept on the next system boot. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Load existing ASUS Turbo profiles. Three pre-defined profiles are provided: "Race Car",...
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... "Rocket Mode". See your motherboard manual for 4 seconds will turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. Click Apply for detailed software configuration. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the Windows notification area to launch the Q-Button user interface. 4.3.10 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the...
... "Rocket Mode". See your motherboard manual for 4 seconds will turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. Click Apply for detailed software configuration. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the Windows notification area to launch the Q-Button user interface. 4.3.10 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the...