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......iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features........... 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
......iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features........... 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
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... or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3 GB. Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports at midboard; ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back I/O - one DIMM per channel only. Refer to OS...at midboard; 6 ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ ...
... or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3 GB. Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports at midboard; ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back I/O - one DIMM per channel only. Refer to OS...at midboard; 6 ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ ...
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... 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Turbo Key Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - vChipset (N.B.): 16-step chipset voltage control - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution - M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Power Solutions: - 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Nap Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions: - Profile - vDIMM...
... 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Turbo Key Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - vChipset (N.B.): 16-step chipset voltage control - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution - M4A79 Deluxe specifications summary ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Power Solutions: - 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Nap Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions: - Profile - vDIMM...
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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 ..., 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, Chassis Intrusion Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24...
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 ..., 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, Chassis Intrusion Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24...
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... missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® M4A79 Deluxe motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package 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...
... missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® M4A79 Deluxe motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package 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...
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... time is the one-stop gateway to hardware configurations and product models. It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-3 Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to bootup, Express Gate is subject to instant fun! This series also features an ... unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by detecting current PC loadings and ...
... time is the one-stop gateway to hardware configurations and product models. It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-3 Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to bootup, Express Gate is subject to instant fun! This series also features an ... unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by detecting current PC loadings and ...
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... Key can boost performances without having to short the pins 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 to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs... and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-5 Simply press the predefined hotkey to buy a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates the need to effortless fine-tune the...
... Key can boost performances without having to short the pins 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 to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs... and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-5 Simply press the predefined hotkey to buy a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates the need to effortless fine-tune the...
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...ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed Hardware information Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard... pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
...ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed Hardware information Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard... pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
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Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. AM2/AM2+ CPU socket 3. Reset switch 12. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 19. IEEE 1394a port connector (... audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-35 2-5 2-33 2-11 2-29 2-22 2-30 2-21 2-37 2-34 2-23 2-23 2-31 2-32 2-28 2-32 2-28 2-31 2-36 Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-3 CPU overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU) 7. Power-on switch 13. DDR2 DIMM slots 5. AMD® SB750 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC...
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. AM2/AM2+ CPU socket 3. Reset switch 12. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 19. IEEE 1394a port connector (... audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-35 2-5 2-33 2-11 2-29 2-22 2-30 2-21 2-37 2-34 2-23 2-23 2-31 2-32 2-28 2-32 2-28 2-31 2-36 Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-3 CPU overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU) 7. Power-on switch 13. DDR2 DIMM slots 5. AMD® SB750 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC...
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... will not fit in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Socket lever ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-5 Ensure that the socket lever is also compatible with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3... the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. It is lifted up to a 90º angle; 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 (AM3 CPU). Unlock the socket by pressing...
... will not fit in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Socket lever ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-5 Ensure that the socket lever is also compatible with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3... the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. It is lifted up to a 90º angle; 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 (AM3 CPU). Unlock the socket by pressing...
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...AM2+/AM2 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly.... the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-7 If the instructions in this section do not have to ensure optimum thermal condition and...
...AM2+/AM2 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly.... the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-7 If the instructions in this section do not have to ensure optimum thermal condition and...
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Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-9 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan.
Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-9 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan.
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...standard way of accessing information from the yellow slots for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-11 For system stability, when four DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you ... manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is supported...
...standard way of accessing information from the yellow slots for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-11 For system stability, when four DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you ... manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is supported...
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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 (...
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 (...
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... V 2.0-2.1 V V V 1.8-1.9 VV 1.8-1.9 V V V 1.8 VV 2.0 VV 1.8 V 2.0 VV V 1.8 V V 1.8 V 2.1 VV VV V VV 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 (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
... V 2.0-2.1 V V V 1.8-1.9 VV 1.8-1.9 V V V 1.8 VV 2.0 VV 1.8 V 2.0 VV V 1.8 V V 1.8 V 2.1 VV VV V VV 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 (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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... M2Y1G64TU88D4B-AC M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C M2Y2G64TU8HD4B-AC N/A N/A XP2-6400 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...
... M2Y1G64TU88D4B-AC M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C M2Y2G64TU8HD4B-AC N/A N/A XP2-6400 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...
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...D264M8GCF 5-5-5-15 1.8 V GEIL GX22GB5300LX 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 VV GEIL GX24GB5300LDC 4096MB(Kit of dual‑channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-15 M4A79 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM... V VV 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 - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
...D264M8GCF 5-5-5-15 1.8 V GEIL GX22GB5300LX 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 VV GEIL GX24GB5300LDC 4096MB(Kit of dual‑channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-15 M4A79 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM... V VV 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 - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
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... the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to the tables on the slot. 5. Failure to do not need to install...you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-17 See Chapter 3 for information on the next page for the expansion card.
... the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to the tables on the slot. 5. Failure to do not need to install...you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-17 See Chapter 3 for information on the next page for the expansion card.
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..., we recommend that you connect the necessary cables to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 Four PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports four ATI CrossFireX™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the... that comply with the PCI Express specifications. x16 link) PCI slot PCI Express x 16_4 slot (black, at max. With four graphics cards installed, the motherboard can enable quad‑display. Refer to the connectors beside the slot first ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-19
..., we recommend that you connect the necessary cables to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 Four PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports four ATI CrossFireX™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the... that comply with the PCI Express specifications. x16 link) PCI slot PCI Express x 16_4 slot (black, at max. With four graphics cards installed, the motherboard can enable quad‑display. Refer to the connectors beside the slot first ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 2-19