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...to infringe. E4418 Second Edition (V2) December 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product warranty or service will not be ... DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO...
...to infringe. E4418 Second Edition (V2) December 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product warranty or service will not be ... DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO...
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... 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 Settings Configuration 3-29 3.8.3 Security 3-30 3.9 Tools menu 3-32 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-32 3.9.2 Express Gate 3-33 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. 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...
... 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 Settings Configuration 3-29 3.8.3 Security 3-30 3.9 Tools menu 3-32 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-32 3.9.2 Express Gate 3-33 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. 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...
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...all power cables from the existing system before you are not sure about the voltage of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that all the manuals that the power cables for disposal of parts and recycling. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged... circuit. • Make sure that your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in your retailer. DO NOT throw the...
...all power cables from the existing system before you are not sure about the voltage of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that all the manuals that the power cables for disposal of parts and recycling. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged... circuit. • Make sure that your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in your retailer. DO NOT throw the...
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... emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
... emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
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... contents Check your motherboard package for the 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! ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of...
... contents Check your motherboard package for the 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! ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of...
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...accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend ...operation. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-11 Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for one DIMM per channel only. 2.4.2 Memory... CPU for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - The system maps ...
...accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend ...operation. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-11 Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for one DIMM per channel only. 2.4.2 Memory... CPU for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - The system maps ...
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...; XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to the SATA1-5 connectors, you install SATA...
...; XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to the SATA1-5 connectors, you install SATA...
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... only with the help of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to ensure optimum performance. Save a copy of this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ... problem using the ASUS Update utility. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Inappropriate settings of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS...
... only with the help of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to ensure optimum performance. Save a copy of this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ... problem using the ASUS Update utility. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Inappropriate settings of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS...
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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. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer...
...] HT Link Speed [Auto] ******* Please key in this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer...
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...Allows you to select the CPU/NB 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 set the DDR2 operating frequency. Use the and keys to the system ...the PCIE frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-13 Allows you set the DRAM Frequncy Control item to [Manual]. Configuration options: [667MHz] [800MHz] [1066MHz] The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the FSB Frequency settings. The ...
...Allows you to select the CPU/NB 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 set the DDR2 operating frequency. Use the and keys to the system ...the PCIE frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-13 Allows you set the DRAM Frequncy Control item to [Manual]. Configuration options: [667MHz] [800MHz] [1066MHz] The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the FSB Frequency settings. The ...
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... Tuner item to select the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [Channel] [Chip Select] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This item appears only when you to [Manual]. 3.5.8 Memory Configuration Ai Tweaker Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT Unganged Mode Power Down Enable [Auto] [XOR...
... Tuner item to select the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [Channel] [Chip Select] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This item appears only when you to [Manual]. 3.5.8 Memory Configuration Ai Tweaker Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT Unganged Mode Power Down Enable [Auto] [XOR...
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Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Sets to [Manual]. 3.5.20 AI Clock Skew for Channel A/B [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Advance 900ps] [Advance 750ps] [Advance 600ps] [Advance 450ps] [Advance 300ps] [Advance 150ps] [Normal] [Delay 150ps] [... when you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.5.19 [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-17
Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Sets to [Manual]. 3.5.20 AI Clock Skew for Channel A/B [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Advance 900ps] [Advance 750ps] [Advance 600ps] [Advance 450ps] [Advance 300ps] [Advance 150ps] [Normal] [Delay 150ps] [... when you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.5.19 [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-17
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...scrubbed in 8 hours. Set to [Super] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [Basic] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. ECC Mode [Disabled] Disables or sets the DRAM ECC mode that allows the hardware to adjust ECC mode automatically. Note: The 'Super' ...ECC mode dynamically sets the DRAM scrub rate so all the subitems manually. Set to [User] to change the advanced chipset settings. Set to [Good] to report and correct memory errors. [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super...
...scrubbed in 8 hours. Set to [Super] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [Basic] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. ECC Mode [Disabled] Disables or sets the DRAM ECC mode that allows the hardware to adjust ECC mode automatically. Note: The 'Super' ...ECC mode dynamically sets the DRAM scrub rate so all the subitems manually. Set to [User] to change the advanced chipset settings. Set to [Good] to report and correct memory errors. [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super...
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...DVD into the optical drive. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ ... ASUS website at any time without notice. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Make disk menu contains items to use the devices. Refer to avail all motherboard features. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe ...
...DVD into the optical drive. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ ... ASUS website at any time without notice. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Make disk menu contains items to use the devices. Refer to avail all motherboard features. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe ...
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... are included in the support DVD. The actual software manuals containing in graphical format. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Chapter 4 The screenshots in this section are displayed in the support DVD ... 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Click the support DVD icon. 2. Double-click the folder of your selected manual. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. Double-click the Manual folder. 3. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files...
... are included in the support DVD. The actual software manuals containing in graphical format. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Chapter 4 The screenshots in this section are displayed in the support DVD ... 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Click the support DVD icon. 2. Double-click the folder of your selected manual. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. Double-click the Manual folder. 3. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files...
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Save your operating system. Reboot your computer and set it to the software manual in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. Go to Advanced > CPU Configuration > Cool 'n'Quiet ... screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and ...
Save your operating system. Reboot your computer and set it to the software manual in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. Go to Advanced > CPU Configuration > Cool 'n'Quiet ... screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and ...
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Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Realtek HD Audio Manager for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and ... button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button Refer to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package.
Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Realtek HD Audio Manager for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and ... button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button Refer to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package.
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... or visit the ASUS website at a healthy...ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-5 Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer is a utility that your computer the moment you of any problem with these components. With this icon to the software manual... in the Windows® notification area. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you turn it on. Launching PC Probe II 1. 4.3.3 ASUS... PC Probe II PC Probe II is always at www.asus.com for...
... or visit the ASUS website at a healthy...ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-5 Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer is a utility that your computer the moment you of any problem with these components. With this icon to the software manual... in the Windows® notification area. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you turn it on. Launching PC Probe II 1. 4.3.3 ASUS... PC Probe II PC Probe II is always at www.asus.com for...
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...manual in the Express Gate Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support See chapter 2 for the exact location of powering on your pictures. ASUS Express Gate SSD requires no installation. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the computer. click to immediately enter existing OS Refer to install ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard... support DVD before turning on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs, and Flash drives. in the support DVD or click environment for the BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate ...
...manual in the Express Gate Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support See chapter 2 for the exact location of powering on your pictures. ASUS Express Gate SSD requires no installation. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the computer. click to immediately enter existing OS Refer to install ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard... support DVD before turning on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs, and Flash drives. in the support DVD or click environment for the BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate ...
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Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. The AI Suite main window appears. 3. The AI Suite icon appears in this icon to ... ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-7 xx. Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4 Click to restore default settings Click to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI...
Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. The AI Suite main window appears. 3. The AI Suite icon appears in this icon to ... ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-7 xx. Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4 Click to restore default settings Click to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI...