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...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...
...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...
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... / ASUS Express Gate 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS EPU 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS AI Nap 4-10 4.3.9 ASUS TurboV 4-11 4.3.10 ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.4 RAID configurations 4-13 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations 4-14 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-20 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-20 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
... / ASUS Express Gate 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS EPU 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS AI Nap 4-10 4.3.9 ASUS TurboV 4-11 4.3.10 ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.4 RAID configurations 4-13 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations 4-14 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-20 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-20 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
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... 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at midboard; M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN ... / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5 ,10 and JBOD support - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port Realtek® 8112 Gigabit...AI NET 2 Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2 PATA devices - 5 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports with ...Hence, a total installed memory of 4 GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3...
... 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at midboard; M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN ... / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5 ,10 and JBOD support - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port Realtek® 8112 Gigabit...AI NET 2 Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2 PATA devices - 5 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports with ...Hence, a total installed memory of 4 GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3...
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...you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to [IDE] by default. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 or JBOD configuration through the onboard AMD® SB750 controller. These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and... SATA1-5) These connectors are set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. 4. Chapter 2 Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID...
...you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to [IDE] by default. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 or JBOD configuration through the onboard AMD® SB750 controller. These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and... SATA1-5) These connectors are set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. 4. Chapter 2 Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID...
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...wish to avail all its features. Click Next. 4. Chapter 3 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic...ASUS M4A79 Deluxe M4a79dlx Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. 3. Click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Fom the Windows...
...wish to avail all its features. Click Next. 4. Chapter 3 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic...ASUS M4A79 Deluxe M4a79dlx Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. 3. Click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Fom the Windows...
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... at the first screen of Express Gate for user action. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the user data will run again when you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before ...Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to [Reset], ensure that you enter the Express Gate. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-33 Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 ...
... at the first screen of Express Gate for user action. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the user data will run again when you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before ...Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to [Reset], ensure that you enter the Express Gate. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-33 Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 ...
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...of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made to the Setup program. When you select this option or if you... you selected are saved to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your...
...of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made to the Setup program. When you select this option or if you... you selected are saved to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your...
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... more quiet system operation. After installing ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the ASUS Q-Button icon in the Windows notification area to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. 4.3.8 ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Nap allows you to launch the... Q-Button user interface. 2. Using ASUS AI Nap 1. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter...
... more quiet system operation. After installing ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the ASUS Q-Button icon in the Windows notification area to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. 4.3.8 ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Nap allows you to launch the... Q-Button user interface. 2. Using ASUS AI Nap 1. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter...
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...! ASUS Q-Button automatically starts after Windows start-up. 3. Using ASUS Turbo Key Press the power button on your computer. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can also load personal profiles saved in the ASUS TurboV utility. Press and hold the power button for detailed software configuration. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.10 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo...
...! ASUS Q-Button automatically starts after Windows start-up. 3. Using ASUS Turbo Key Press the power button on your computer. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can also load personal profiles saved in the ASUS TurboV utility. Press and hold the power button for detailed software configuration. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.10 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo...
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... RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. With the RAID 0+1 configuration you install an operating system to a second drive. For Windows XP, If you to the surviving drive as RAID sets. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from the ...stacks. If one drive to a selected hard disk drive. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-13 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the AMD SB750 chipset that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. RAID 10 is best suited for this setup. Refer to be of the same...
... RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. With the RAID 0+1 configuration you install an operating system to a second drive. For Windows XP, If you to the surviving drive as RAID sets. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from the ...stacks. If one drive to a selected hard disk drive. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-13 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the AMD SB750 chipset that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. RAID 10 is best suited for this setup. Refer to be of the same...