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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!™ ... 3.7 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...
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!™ ... 3.7 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...
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...the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ support This chapter describes the ATI® CrossFireX™ ...been added by your dealer. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources ...
...the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ support This chapter describes the ATI® CrossFireX™ ...been added by your dealer. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources ...
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xiii 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...
xiii 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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... another standout in your package with different models. Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A79 Deluxe motherboard! ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-1 Before you 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...
... another standout in your package with different models. Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A79 Deluxe motherboard! ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-1 Before you 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...
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... 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... 1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support DVD in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ ...ASUS OC profiles in case when the BIOS codes and the data are corrupted. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to overclocking, C.P.R. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to achieve the most precise setting for each parameter. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe...
... 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... 1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support DVD in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ ...ASUS OC profiles in case when the BIOS codes and the data are corrupted. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to overclocking, C.P.R. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to achieve the most precise setting for each parameter. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe...
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... these connectors, set to [RAID]. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are set the Onchip SATA Type item 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. 4.
... these connectors, set to [RAID]. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are set the Onchip SATA Type item 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. 4.
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... using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Save a copy of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to ...need to restore the BIOS in the future. Refer to boot. Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to boot. The following circumstances: • ...
... using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Save a copy of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to ...need to restore the BIOS in the future. Refer to boot. Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to boot. The following circumstances: • ...
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... utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab...
... utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab...
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... the system after the utility completes the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the optical drive...
... the system after the utility completes the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the optical drive...
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.... ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-1 The Make disk menu contains items to display the ASUS contact information. Click the Contact tab to create the ATI® RAID/AHCI driver disk. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install Chapter 4 If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into...
.... ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-1 The Make disk menu contains items to display the ASUS contact information. Click the Contact tab to create the ATI® RAID/AHCI driver disk. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install Chapter 4 If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into...
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Chapter 4 The screenshots in this section are included in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click the support DVD icon. 2. Double-click the Manual folder. 3. Double-click the folder of your selected manual. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities... are for reference only. The actual software manuals containing in graphical format. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The support DVD contents are in the support DVD. The software manual files are displayed in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software...
Chapter 4 The screenshots in this section are included in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click the support DVD icon. 2. Double-click the Manual folder. 3. Double-click the folder of your selected manual. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities... are for reference only. The actual software manuals containing in graphical format. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The support DVD contents are in the support DVD. The software manual files are displayed in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software...
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... 1. Install Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 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 ...for detailed software configuration. See section 3.6 Advanced menu. 3. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 4. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-3 Chapter 4 Refer to [Enabled]. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-...
... 1. Install Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 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 ...for detailed software configuration. See section 3.6 Advanced menu. 3. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 4. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-3 Chapter 4 Refer to [Enabled]. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-...
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... to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. Realtek HD Audio Manager for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for Windows® Vista™ ...the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information 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...
... to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. Realtek HD Audio Manager for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for Windows® Vista™ ...the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information 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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The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. Because PC Probe II is always at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launching PC Probe II 1. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-5 With this icon to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. The PC Probe II icon appears in the...
The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. Because PC Probe II is always at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launching PC Probe II 1. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-5 With this icon to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. The PC Probe II icon appears in the...
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... port before you power on the computer. When installed on USB HDDs and Flash drives, connect the drives to install ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard support DVD before turning on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs, and Flash drives. Within a few seconds after you start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate SSD / ...
... port before you power on the computer. When installed on USB HDDs and Flash drives, connect the drives to install ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard support DVD before turning on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs, and Flash drives. Within a few seconds after you start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate SSD / ...
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... the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-7 Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to launch several ASUS utilities easily. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. xx. Launching AI Suite 1. If...
... the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-7 Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to launch several ASUS utilities easily. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. xx. Launching AI Suite 1. If...
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... automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. 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. It detects...
... automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. 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. It detects...
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... function. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite maIn window. Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe click to display the drop-down list button Profile... list appears after clicking the Enable Q-Fan 2 box. 4.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you can be set the appropriate performance...
... function. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite maIn window. Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe click to display the drop-down list button Profile... list appears after clicking the Enable Q-Fan 2 box. 4.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you can be set the appropriate performance...
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Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Using ASUS AI Nap 1. After installing ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the ASUS Q-Button icon in the Windows notification area to enable AI Nap function. 3. Select AI Nap, then click Apply to launch the Q-Button user interface. 2. Press ... enter AI Nap mode. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. Press the power button to exit AI Nap mode. 4.3.8 ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Nap allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away.
Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Using ASUS AI Nap 1. After installing ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the ASUS Q-Button icon in the Windows notification area to enable AI Nap function. 3. Select AI Nap, then click Apply to launch the Q-Button user interface. 2. Press ... enter AI Nap mode. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. Press the power button to exit AI Nap mode. 4.3.8 ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Nap allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away.
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... ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 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 [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. Launching ASUS ... be kept on the next system boot. 4.3.9 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to the CPU documentation before using the CPU Ratio function in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for details. Setting a high voltage may ...
... ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 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 [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. Launching ASUS ... be kept on the next system boot. 4.3.9 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to the CPU documentation before using the CPU Ratio function in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for details. Setting a high voltage may ...