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... (system panel 2-34 2.8 Starting up for the first time 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 keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help 3-7 3.4 Main menu 3-8 3.4.1 Primary...
... (system panel 2-34 2.8 Starting up for the first time 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 keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help 3-7 3.4 Main menu 3-8 3.4.1 Primary...
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... 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 definitions 4-12 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-13 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-13 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-13 4.5 Creating a RAID driver...
... 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 definitions 4-12 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-13 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-13 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-13 4.5 Creating a RAID driver...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features ... and shows the graphics card installation procedures. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. It includes description of ...
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features ... and shows the graphics card installation procedures. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. It includes description of ...
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... Overclocking Protection: - M4A79XTD EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xii ASUS EZ Flash 2 100% All High-Quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! ASUS MyLogo 2™ AMD... from 200MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vChipset (N.B.): 16-step Chipset voltage control - vDIMM: 50-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Shield - Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Overclocking ...
... Overclocking Protection: - M4A79XTD EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xii ASUS EZ Flash 2 100% All High-Quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! ASUS MyLogo 2™ AMD... from 200MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vChipset (N.B.): 16-step Chipset voltage control - vDIMM: 50-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Shield - Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Overclocking ...
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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 ...intrusion connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x 24-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 ATA...
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 ...intrusion connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x 24-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 ATA...
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... panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you the freedom to install on your favorite settings. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The BIOS settings can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises...
... panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you the freedom to install on your favorite settings. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The BIOS settings can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises...
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... in 0.02v steps to fine-tune voltage to their default settings. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 1-5 Simply press the predefined hotkey to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your BIOS easily without exiting or rebooting the OS; feature automatically restores the CPU...
... in 0.02v steps to fine-tune voltage to their default settings. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 1-5 Simply press the predefined hotkey to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your BIOS easily without exiting or rebooting the OS; feature automatically restores the CPU...
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... of 2) SS Chip Brand Chip NO. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M4A79XTD EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000 (O.C.) MHz capability* Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM Voltage (BIOS) DIMM socket support (optional) A* B* C* Kingston KHX13000D3LLK2/2G 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 1.5V...
... of 2) SS Chip Brand Chip NO. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M4A79XTD EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000 (O.C.) MHz capability* Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM Voltage (BIOS) DIMM socket support (optional) A* B* C* Kingston KHX13000D3LLK2/2G 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 1.5V...
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... W1333X2GB8 1024MB SS Transcend TS128MLK64V3U 1024MB SS Transcend TS128MLK72V3U 1024MB SS Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2048MB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM Voltage (BIOS) N/A 1.7V DIMM socket support (optional) A* B* C* ••• N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A 1.65V ••• A-Data ...8226;•• N/A SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D ••• N/A K4B1G0846D(ECC) ••• N/A SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D ••• ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-13 Chapter 2 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
... W1333X2GB8 1024MB SS Transcend TS128MLK64V3U 1024MB SS Transcend TS128MLK72V3U 1024MB SS Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2048MB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM Voltage (BIOS) N/A 1.7V DIMM socket support (optional) A* B* C* ••• N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A 1.65V ••• A-Data ...8226;•• N/A SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D ••• N/A K4B1G0846D(ECC) ••• N/A SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D ••• ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-13 Chapter 2 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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... Ensure that you download and update to the latest BIOS at www.asus.com for better cooling performance when using DDR3 2000/1800 MHz. Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com and purchase the memory modules listed in any slot... J5308BASE-AE-E S elpida J1108BABG-DJ-E Micron 8ED22D9JNL Micron 8LD22D9JNL Micron 9HF22D9KPT N/A Heat-Sink Package Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E SAMSUNG 846 K4B2G0846BHCF8 Timing Voltage DIMM (BIOS) DIMM socket support (optional) A* B* C* 7 • •• • •• • •• 7 1.5V ± 0.075V • ...
... Ensure that you download and update to the latest BIOS at www.asus.com for better cooling performance when using DDR3 2000/1800 MHz. Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com and purchase the memory modules listed in any slot... J5308BASE-AE-E S elpida J1108BABG-DJ-E Micron 8ED22D9JNL Micron 8LD22D9JNL Micron 9HF22D9KPT N/A Heat-Sink Package Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E SAMSUNG 846 K4B2G0846BHCF8 Timing Voltage DIMM (BIOS) DIMM socket support (optional) A* B* C* 7 • •• • •• • •• 7 1.5V ± 0.075V • ...
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... by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to install expansion cards. Refer to the table on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an...
... by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to install expansion cards. Refer to the table on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an...
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... date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! •...
... date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! •...
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... setting before you install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. For system failure due to the wrong setting of this jumper. • Refer to 3.5 Advanced menu for more information about the CPU overvoltage setting. • ...
... setting before you install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. For system failure due to the wrong setting of this jumper. • Refer to 3.5 Advanced menu for more information about the CPU overvoltage setting. • ...
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USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 8. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-21 USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 4. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. IEEE 1394a ...; DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • To enable external SATA device hot-plugging, set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS settings to the tables on the next page for details.
USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 8. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-21 USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 4. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. IEEE 1394a ...; DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • To enable external SATA device hot-plugging, set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS settings to the tables on the next page for details.
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... configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • Due to chipset limitation, when you set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the SATA1-6 connectors, you install SATA hard disk drives to [RAID]. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 or JBOD configuration through...
... configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • Due to chipset limitation, when you set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the SATA1-6 connectors, you install SATA hard disk drives to [RAID]. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 or JBOD configuration through...
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... connector to avail of the system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio...
... connector to avail of the system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio...
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... the system power. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Connect the chassis power LED cable...
... the system power. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Connect the chassis power LED cable...
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...disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short ... your monitor complies with the last device on self tests or POST. Refer to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.9 Turning off . 3. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-35 Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for assistance. Turn on the...
...disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short ... your monitor complies with the last device on self tests or POST. Refer to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.9 Turning off . 3. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-35 Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for assistance. Turn on the...
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... details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Inappropriate settings of the original motherboard BIOS file to boot. Save a copy of the BIOS may result in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-1 We strongly recommend that you need to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following circumstances: • An error message appears on the...
... details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Inappropriate settings of the original motherboard BIOS file to boot. Save a copy of the BIOS may result in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-1 We strongly recommend that you need to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following circumstances: • An error message appears on the...
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... is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu, ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Place the support DVD...
... is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu, ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Place the support DVD...