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All rights reserved. done Write to file...... Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -
All rights reserved. done Write to file...... Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -
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... file ....... All rights reserved. done Verifying flash .... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! done Reading...
... file ....... All rights reserved. done Verifying flash .... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! done Reading...
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... Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 33 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash...
... Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 33 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash...
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... OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI...
... OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI...
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... 2.8.3 Internal connectors 2-28 2.9 Starting up for the 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 3.3.4 Menu items 3-8 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.3.8 Scroll bar...
... 2.8.3 Internal connectors 2-28 2.9 Starting up for the 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 3.3.4 Menu items 3-8 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.3.8 Scroll bar...
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...of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. •...hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. ix Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the support DVD that may...
...of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. •...hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. ix Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the support DVD that may...
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... - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Turbo Key Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS EZ Flash 2 - FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 600 MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS AI Nap Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions: - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive...
... - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Turbo Key Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS EZ Flash 2 - FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 600 MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS AI Nap Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions: - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive...
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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 ...1 x S/PDIF Out header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 8 Mb Flash ROM, 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, ...
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 ...1 x S/PDIF Out header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 8 Mb Flash ROM, 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, ...
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DO NOT uninstall the heat pipe by up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having lifetime problems that a normal chipset fan has. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate...
DO NOT uninstall the heat pipe by up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having lifetime problems that a normal chipset fan has. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate...
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... of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to achieve the most precise setting for each parameter. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-5 This easy...
... of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to achieve the most precise setting for each parameter. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-5 This easy...
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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... (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... (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.
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.... Chapter 2 M4A79 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists...-HJK-25A KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A KKB8FFBXF-CFA-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...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...-HJK-25A KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A KKB8FFBXF-CFA-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...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
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...-6400 04701G16CZ5D2A 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...
...-6400 04701G16CZ5D2A 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...
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Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Single-sided DS - 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. Double-sided DIMM support: ...KINGSTON KVR667D2N5/1G 1024MB DS 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 ...
Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Single-sided DS - 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. Double-sided DIMM support: ...KINGSTON KVR667D2N5/1G 1024MB DS 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 ...
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...next page. 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Refer to the card. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-17 Install the software drivers for details. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Replace the system ... to the tables on the next page for the expansion card. 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. Remove the system unit cover (if your...
...next page. 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Refer to the card. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-17 Install the software drivers for details. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Replace the system ... to the tables on the next page for the expansion card. 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. Remove the system unit cover (if your...
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You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. Refer to page 3-21 for optimum VGA performance. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card Quad VGA ... to x1 mode for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information The operating frequency of this slot changes, depending on the type of 8 GB/s. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. If you install multiple graphics cards, we recommend that comply with a maximum speed...
You may reassign PCIe width in BIOS settings. Refer to page 3-21 for optimum VGA performance. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card Quad VGA ... to x1 mode for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information The operating frequency of this slot changes, depending on the type of 8 GB/s. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. If you install multiple graphics cards, we recommend that comply with a maximum speed...
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... the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-21 Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove...
... the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-21 Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove...
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... setting before you install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. Read the following information before you change the setting of the OV_CPU jumper, shut down the computer and move the cap back to pins 2-3. • ...
... setting before you install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. Read the following information before you change the setting of the OV_CPU jumper, shut down the computer and move the cap back to pins 2-3. • ...
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PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 10. Audio I/O ports*** * To use hot-plug, set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS settings to [AHCI] mode. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 6. LAN (RJ-45) port** 5. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information IEEE 1394a port 4. External SATA port* 9.
PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 10. Audio I/O ports*** * To use hot-plug, set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS settings to [AHCI] mode. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 6. LAN (RJ-45) port** 5. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information IEEE 1394a port 4. External SATA port* 9.
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... in the support DVD. • If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [IDE] by default. If you install SATA hard disk drives to [RAID]. 4. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these ...connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the SATA1-5 connectors, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 or JBOD configuration through the onboard AMD® SB750 controller. AMD® ...
... in the support DVD. • If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [IDE] by default. If you install SATA hard disk drives to [RAID]. 4. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these ...connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the SATA1-5 connectors, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 or JBOD configuration through the onboard AMD® SB750 controller. AMD® ...