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... 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 3-8 3.3.9 General help 3-8 3.4 Main menu 3-9 3.4.1 Primary IDE Master/Slave; ESATA 3-9 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-11 3.4.3 System Information 3-12 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12...
... 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 3-8 3.3.9 General help 3-8 3.4 Main menu 3-9 3.4.1 Primary IDE Master/Slave; ESATA 3-9 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-11 3.4.3 System Information 3-12 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12...
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... 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...
... 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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M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 ... chipset: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** Due to 5200 MT/s; Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2 PATA devices - 5 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports with Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 /... limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3 GB. Hence, a total installed memory of 4 GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3 GB is supported by AM2+ / AM3 CPU for one at...
M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 ... chipset: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** Due to 5200 MT/s; Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2 PATA devices - 5 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports with Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 /... limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3 GB. Hence, a total installed memory of 4 GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3 GB is supported by AM2+ / AM3 CPU for one at...
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... pictures without entering Windows at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. Messenger to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact of the environment. It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS Green Design This motherboard and its packaging ...is subject to instant fun! The actual boot time is the one-stop gateway to hardware configurations and product models. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-3 Furthermore, high quality power components can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ,...
... pictures without entering Windows at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. Messenger to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact of the environment. It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS Green Design This motherboard and its packaging ...is subject to instant fun! The actual boot time is the one-stop gateway to hardware configurations and product models. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-3 Furthermore, high quality power components can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ,...
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.... Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-11 Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For system stability, when four DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the...
.... Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-11 Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For system stability, when four DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the...
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... connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. Chapter 2 Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID...
... connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. Chapter 2 Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID...
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...the BIOS. Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability ...default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to restore the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. Save a copy of the BIOS may result in Windows® environment. 2. Inappropriate settings of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in ...
...the BIOS. Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to instability ...default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to restore the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. Save a copy of the BIOS may result in Windows® environment. 2. Inappropriate settings of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in ...
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... is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is copied to manage, save, ...
... is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is copied to manage, save, ...
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...Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS ... compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Click Next. Chapter 3 5. Click Next. 4. M4a79dlx.ROM ASUS M4A79 Deluxe M4a79dlx Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process.
...Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS ... compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Click Next. Chapter 3 5. Click Next. 4. M4a79dlx.ROM ASUS M4A79 Deluxe M4a79dlx Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process.
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...menu, then select Format. Click Start from the format options field, then click Start. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. e. Do either one of the following to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box .... Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. e. c. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Windows® Vista environment a. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup d. b. At the DOS prompt, type...
...menu, then select Format. Click Start from the format options field, then click Start. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. e. Do either one of the following to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box .... Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. e. c. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Windows® Vista environment a. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup d. b. At the DOS prompt, type...
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...and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.3.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that the iteam has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 3.3.6 Configuration fields These fields... the item. 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that menu. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to another. 3.3.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the...
...and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.3.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that the iteam has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 3.3.6 Configuration fields These fields... the item. 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that menu. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to another. 3.3.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the...
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... as well as any personal information stored by the web browser such as bookmarks, cookies, browsing history. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-33 Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you enter the Express...
... as well as any personal information stored by the web browser such as bookmarks, cookies, browsing history. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-33 Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you enter the Express...
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...selections, choose this option from the legend bar to save your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you press , a confirmation window appears. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When you made to the Setup program. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections... you select this option, a confirmation window appears. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save the changes that you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. Exit...
...selections, choose this option from the legend bar to save your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you press , a confirmation window appears. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When you made to the Setup program. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections... you select this option, a confirmation window appears. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save the changes that you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. Exit...
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...to run the DVD. Click an item to open the folder of the support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to ... the user manual. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-1 Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). The Manual menu contains the ...
...to run the DVD. Click an item to open the folder of the support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to ... the user manual. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-1 Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). The Manual menu contains the ...
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... on the icon to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. Realtek HD Audio Manager 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. Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus...
... on the icon to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. Realtek HD Audio Manager 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. Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus...
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...you turn it on. The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-5 Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II senses fan ... among others. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer is always at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. With this icon to the software manual in the Windows® notification area...
...you turn it on. The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-5 Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II senses fan ... among others. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer is always at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. With this icon to the software manual in the Windows® notification area...
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...All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-7 The AI Suite icon appears in this icon to launch several ASUS utilities easily. xx. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to restore system default settings. Click to open the monitor window that displays system... the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. If you to restore the window. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed...
...All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-7 The AI Suite icon appears in this icon to launch several ASUS utilities easily. xx. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to restore system default settings. Click to open the monitor window that displays system... the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. If you to restore the window. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed...
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... 2 to display the drop-down menu button and display the fan names. Click the drop-down list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode 4-9 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe click to activate this function. Chapter 4 Click Apply at the bottom to achieve maximal fan speed for quiet fan operation; Silent mode minimizes fan ...the best cooling effect. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite maIn window. Click the drop-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enable Q-Fan 2 box. Enable Q-Fan 2 box drop-down list ...
... 2 to display the drop-down menu button and display the fan names. Click the drop-down list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode 4-9 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe click to activate this function. Chapter 4 Click Apply at the bottom to achieve maximal fan speed for quiet fan operation; Silent mode minimizes fan ...the best cooling effect. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite maIn window. Click the drop-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enable Q-Fan 2 box. Enable Q-Fan 2 box drop-down list ...
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... Nap allows you are away. 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 to launch the Q-Button user interface. 2. Press the power button again to enter ...
... Nap allows you are away. 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 to launch the Q-Button user interface. 2. Press the power button again to enter ...
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... settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU to High Performance Mode while using the CPU Ratio function in BIOS to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage settings. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-11 Setting a high voltage may damage... the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. • For system stability, all changes immediately without exiting and rebooting the OS. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD...
... settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU to High Performance Mode while using the CPU Ratio function in BIOS to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage settings. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-11 Setting a high voltage may damage... the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. • For system stability, all changes immediately without exiting and rebooting the OS. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD...