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... 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 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 3-32...
... 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 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 3-32...
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... power components effectively lowers system temperature to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS Green Design This motherboard and its packaging comply with friends, or quickly check on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) to safeguard...longer component lifespan. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solution ASUS Power solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. What's more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you are temporarily away. The actual boot time is the ...
... power components effectively lowers system temperature to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS Green Design This motherboard and its packaging comply with friends, or quickly check on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) to safeguard...longer component lifespan. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solution ASUS Power solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. What's more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you are temporarily away. The actual boot time is the ...
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... RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5- 10 seconds, then move the jumper again to enable C.P.R. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. Turn OFF the... required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move...
... RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5- 10 seconds, then move the jumper again to enable C.P.R. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. Turn OFF the... required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move...
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... pins 1-2 to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage setting before you install a new CPU and have not booted for the first time. Ensure that your system functions well under high voltage settings. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-21 For system failure due to the wrong setting of this jumper. • Refer to 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu...
... pins 1-2 to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage setting before you install a new CPU and have not booted for the first time. Ensure that your system functions well under high voltage settings. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 2-21 For system failure due to the wrong setting of this jumper. • Refer to 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu...
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...the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (1000W) PSU has been tested to connect the 8-pin ATX +12 V power plug; Chapter 2 • For a fully ... not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power ...
...the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (1000W) PSU has been tested to connect the 8-pin ATX +12 V power plug; Chapter 2 • For a fully ... not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power ...
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...beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.10 Turning off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Refer to... in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Turn on the BIOS setting. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. Connect the power cord to soft-off . ...
...beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.10 Turning off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Refer to... in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Turn on the BIOS setting. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. Connect the power cord to soft-off . ...
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...'s failure to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-1 Chapter 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and...
...'s failure to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-1 Chapter 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and...
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... found . See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. asus.com. 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A79T Deluxe VER: 0115 DATE: 12/08/2008 Update ROM BOARD:... format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-5
... found . See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. asus.com. 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A79T Deluxe VER: 0115 DATE: 12/08/2008 Update ROM BOARD:... format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-5
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...BIOS default settings to the floppy disk or optical drive. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... See section 3.10 Exit Menu for the... BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. ... the corrupted BIOS file. 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...
...BIOS default settings to the floppy disk or optical drive. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... See section 3.10 Exit Menu for the... BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. ... the corrupted BIOS file. 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...
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...settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-7 Do this section are for BIOS item modification. Otherwise, POST continues ...your screen. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. 3.3 BIOS setup program A BIOS Setup program is designed to make it lets you wish to enter Setup...
...settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-7 Do this section are for BIOS item modification. Otherwise, POST continues ...your screen. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. 3.3 BIOS setup program A BIOS Setup program is designed to make it lets you wish to enter Setup...
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.... If an item is enclosed in the menu and change the value of a field, select it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, 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. Press the Up/Down...
.... If an item is enclosed in the menu and change the value of a field, select it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, 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. Press the Up/Down...
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... opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-9 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 ESATA...
... opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-9 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 ESATA...
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...Inc. 3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Frequency/Voltage Ai Overclocking [Auto] DRAM Frequency Control [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] ******* Please key ...in this chapter vary depending on the motherboard. If the system becomes unstable, return to malfunction. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you...
...Inc. 3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Frequency/Voltage Ai Overclocking [Auto] DRAM Frequency Control [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] ******* Please key ...in this chapter vary depending on the motherboard. If the system becomes unstable, return to malfunction. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you...
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... in this screen may enable it for the CPU and other system devices. Select Screen Select Item +- BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02...
... in this screen may enable it for the CPU and other system devices. Select Screen Select Item +- BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02...
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... [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [Enabled]. Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. Onboard LAN [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the... Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced On Board Devices Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Firewire 1394 Serial Port1 Address [Enabled] [HD] [SPDIF Output] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Disabled ...
... [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [Enabled]. Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. Onboard LAN [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the... Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced On Board Devices Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Firewire 1394 Serial Port1 Address [Enabled] [HD] [SPDIF Output] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Disabled ...
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.... 3.6.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. [No] When set to [Yes] and if you to change the advanced settings for...
.... 3.6.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. [No] When set to [Yes] and if you to change the advanced settings for...
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System ... VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] When set to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-25
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System ... VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] When set to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-25
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... the screen depends on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set Chassis Q-Fan Function to [Enabled]. Quiet Chassis Fan Mode [Silent] [Performance] [Optimal] Sets to [...-ROM] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The following item appears only when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Chassis Q-Fan Function [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the �C�h�a��...
... the screen depends on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set Chassis Q-Fan Function to [Enabled]. Quiet Chassis Fan Mode [Silent] [Performance] [Optimal] Sets to [...-ROM] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The following item appears only when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Chassis Q-Fan Function [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the �C�h�a��...
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...to [Off]. [On] Sets the power-on state of add-on devices during the boot sequence. [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to [On]. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-29 AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display of ROM messages from ...the BIOS of the NumLock to display during POST. Set this function. [Enabled] The system displays the message "Press DEL to run Setup" during the boot sequence. The third-...
...to [Off]. [On] Sets the power-on state of add-on devices during the boot sequence. [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to [On]. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 3-29 AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display of ROM messages from ...the BIOS of the NumLock to display during POST. Set this function. [Enabled] The system displays the message "Press DEL to run Setup" during the boot sequence. The third-...
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... Select this item shows Installed. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward to display the configuration options. Select an item then...
... Select this item shows Installed. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward to display the configuration options. Select an item then...