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... 2-35 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-35 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 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation ...3-11 3.5.1 JumperFree Configuration 3-12 3.5.2 CPU Configuration 3-16 3.5.3 Chipset 3-17 3.5.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-18 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-19 3.5.6 PCIPnP 3-20 3.6 Power menu 3-21 3.6.1 Suspend Mode 3-21 3.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-21 3.6.3 ACPI APIC ...
... 2-35 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-35 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 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation ...3-11 3.5.1 JumperFree Configuration 3-12 3.5.2 CPU Configuration 3-16 3.5.3 Chipset 3-17 3.5.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-18 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-19 3.5.6 PCIPnP 3-20 3.6 Power menu 3-21 3.6.1 Suspend Mode 3-21 3.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-21 3.6.3 ACPI APIC ...
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... 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 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Q-Fan 2 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS TurboV 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS Turbo Key 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS Express Gate 4-10 4.3.9 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-11 4.4 RAID configurations 4-12 4.4.1 RAID ...Windows 4-17 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-17 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-18
... 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 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Q-Fan 2 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS TurboV 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS Turbo Key 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS Express Gate 4-10 4.3.9 VIA® High Definition Audio utility 4-11 4.4 RAID configurations 4-12 4.4.1 RAID ...Windows 4-17 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-17 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-18
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M4A79XTD EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB IEEE 1394 AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com...technologies - We recommend a maximum of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filtering Supports up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at the back panel) VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 IEEE 1394a ports...
M4A79XTD EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB IEEE 1394 AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com...technologies - We recommend a maximum of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filtering Supports up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at the back panel) VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 IEEE 1394a ports...
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... 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O ports ASUS Power Solutions: - 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS EPU ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 100% All High-Quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! ... from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Green Design: - M4A79XTD EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the ...
... 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O ports ASUS Power Solutions: - 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS EPU ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 100% All High-Quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! ... from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Green Design: - M4A79XTD EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the ...
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xiii M4A79XTD EVO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 7 x SATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector (Q-Connector) 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x S/...pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis intrusion 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 4 x Serial...
xiii M4A79XTD EVO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 7 x SATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector (Q-Connector) 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x S/...pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis intrusion 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 4 x Serial...
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... package with different models. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in 1 Q-Connector (USB, system panel; Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Actual product...
... package with different models. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in 1 Q-Connector (USB, system panel; Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Actual product...
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... 9 Primary IDE Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared shared shared shared - - - - USB controller 4 - - - ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-17 shared - - - - Onboard SATA - - - - USB controller 1 - - - USB controller 3 - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - PCIE x1_1 shared shared shared shared - - - - shared - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. PCIE x1_2 shared shared...
... 9 Primary IDE Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared shared shared shared - - - - USB controller 4 - - - ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-17 shared - - - - Onboard SATA - - - - USB controller 1 - - - USB controller 3 - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - PCIE x1_1 shared shared shared shared - - - - shared - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. PCIE x1_2 shared shared...
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...; PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for better thermal environment. Universal PCI Express x16 slot...
...; PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for better thermal environment. Universal PCI Express x16 slot...
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... port 9. Refer to [AHCI] mode, and then reboot the system. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 4. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 6. External SATA port 10. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 7. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the ...SATA port. • To enable external SATA device hot-plugging, set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS settings to section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11.
... port 9. Refer to [AHCI] mode, and then reboot the system. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 4. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 6. External SATA port 10. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 7. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the ...SATA port. • To enable external SATA device hot-plugging, set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS settings to section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11.
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... 2 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910; Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable...
... 2 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910; Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable...
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... generated as a chassis intrusion event. Never connect a USB cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. By default , the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to the IEEE 1394a connector. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-29 The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion...
... generated as a chassis intrusion event. Never connect a USB cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. By default , the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to the IEEE 1394a connector. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-29 The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion...
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...for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to boot. If there is potentially risky. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-1 ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.... 2. We strongly recommend that are needed for details on these utilities. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash...
...for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to boot. If there is potentially risky. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-1 ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.... 2. We strongly recommend that are needed for details on these utilities. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash...
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asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A79XTD-EVO VER: 0202 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 06/22/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/... file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash drive with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to...
asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A79XTD-EVO VER: 0202 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 06/22/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/... file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash drive with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to...
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You can cause system boot failure! If you press to a USB flash drive. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-5 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility...
You can cause system boot failure! If you press to a USB flash drive. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-5 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility...
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Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust system frequency/voltage ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to change the...The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-11 Be cautious when changing the settings of the general system specifications. 3.4.3 System Information This menu gives you to Sub Screen F1 ...
Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust system frequency/voltage ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to change the...The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-11 Be cautious when changing the settings of the general system specifications. 3.4.3 System Information This menu gives you to Sub Screen F1 ...
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... Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you set the Onboard LAN item to [Enabled]. Advanced USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: None Options Disabled Enabled USB Support Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-19 Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN Boot...
... Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you set the Onboard LAN item to [Enabled]. Advanced USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: None Options Disabled Enabled USB Support Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-19 Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN Boot...
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... SETUP UTILITY WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system. Plug And Play O/S [No] [Yes] When set to [Yes] and if you set the USB 2.0 Controller item to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in below sections may cause system to detect the presence of...operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot. [No] When set USB Support to change the advanced settings for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. The following item appears only when you install...
... SETUP UTILITY WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system. Plug And Play O/S [No] [Yes] When set to [Yes] and if you set the USB 2.0 Controller item to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in below sections may cause system to detect the presence of...operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot. [No] When set USB Support to change the advanced settings for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. The following item appears only when you install...
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... or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Profile Utility V1.36 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A79XTD-EVO VER: 0202 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 06/22/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Chapter... the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut ... cable. [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS will not check the Realtek LAN cable during POST. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-31
... or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Profile Utility V1.36 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A79XTD-EVO VER: 0202 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 06/22/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Chapter... the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut ... cable. [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS will not check the Realtek LAN cable during POST. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-31
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... gives you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate applications. When installed on USB HDDs and Flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before use. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices in the • Express Gate complies with at least 1.2GB of ... to existing OS when the timer above the Exit icon counts down to install ASUS Express Gate from ODD and USB drives and downloading to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and Flash drives with the OpenGL standard. The First Screen Express Gate's ...
... gives you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate applications. When installed on USB HDDs and Flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before use. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices in the • Express Gate complies with at least 1.2GB of ... to existing OS when the timer above the Exit icon counts down to install ASUS Express Gate from ODD and USB drives and downloading to USB drives only. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and Flash drives with the OpenGL standard. The First Screen Express Gate's ...
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...Insert the support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 8. During the OS installation, the system prompts you select SB 750. 4. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 4-17 Press during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, press or... to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS 1. Write...
...Insert the support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 8. During the OS installation, the system prompts you select SB 750. 4. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 4-17 Press during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, press or... to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS 1. Write...