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DTS Surround Sensation Ultra-PC - ASUS Noise Filtering Supports up to 2 PATA devices - 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations Marvell 88SE6121 - 1 x SATA 3Gb/s port (black) - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port (SATA on the next page) xi M4A79XTD EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion ...174; 8112L Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 VIA® VT1708S High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC - We recommend a maximum of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB.
DTS Surround Sensation Ultra-PC - ASUS Noise Filtering Supports up to 2 PATA devices - 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations Marvell 88SE6121 - 1 x SATA 3Gb/s port (black) - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port (SATA on the next page) xi M4A79XTD EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion ...174; 8112L Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 VIA® VT1708S High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC - We recommend a maximum of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB.
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...This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS Green Design This motherboard and its packaging comply with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. Refer to safeguard consumers' ... to integrated memory/HT controller. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by power surges from damage caused by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for details. helping save power and money! ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 1-3
...This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS Green Design This motherboard and its packaging comply with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. Refer to safeguard consumers' ... to integrated memory/HT controller. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by power surges from damage caused by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for details. helping save power and money! ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 1-3
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... efficient memory cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This... we recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in ...
... efficient memory cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This... we recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in ...
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...: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-1 However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. If there is potentially risky. In normal ... device configuration that you change the default BIOS settings except in Windows® environment. 2. We strongly recommend that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file...
...: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-1 However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. If there is potentially risky. In normal ... device configuration that you change the default BIOS settings except in Windows® environment. 2. We strongly recommend that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file...
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... BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file 1. ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS Update main window appears. M4A79XTD EVO.ROM ASUS M4A79XTD EVO M4A79XTD EVO Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 The 4. Click Next. Click...
... BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file 1. ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS Update main window appears. M4A79XTD EVO.ROM ASUS M4A79XTD EVO M4A79XTD EVO Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 The 4. Click Next. Click...
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... items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that particular menu. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-7 Use the navigation keys to display a pop-up window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the ...settings. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to select items in brackets, and is not userconfigurable. Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. Use [+] or [-] to select a...
... items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that particular menu. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-7 Use the navigation keys to display a pop-up window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the ...settings. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to select items in brackets, and is not userconfigurable. Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. Use [+] or [-] to select a...
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... priority sequence from the available devices. Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you to display the submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-25 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, do any of the...Device Boot Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in the system.
... priority sequence from the available devices. Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you to display the submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 3-25 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, do any of the...Device Boot Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in the system.
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... menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista™ operating systems (OS). ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 4-1
... menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista™ operating systems (OS). ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 4-1
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... the Windows® notification area. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 4-3 The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD have wizards that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you through the installation. 4.3 Software information Most of any problem with the software application for detailed software configuration. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard...
... the Windows® notification area. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 4-3 The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD have wizards that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you through the installation. 4.3 Software information Most of any problem with the software application for detailed software configuration. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard...
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The AI Suite main window appears. 3. If you to restore the window. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 4-5 Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4...ASUS utilities easily. The AI Suite icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. 4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. Launching AI Suite 1. Install AI Suite from the motherboard...
The AI Suite main window appears. 3. If you to restore the window. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 4-5 Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4...ASUS utilities easily. The AI Suite icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. 4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. Launching AI Suite 1. Install AI Suite from the motherboard...
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... 2 function, the fans can launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan 2 button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to save the setup. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO click to achieve maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect. Click the box of...
... 2 function, the fans can launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan 2 button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to save the setup. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO click to achieve maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect. Click the box of...
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... effect. Click Apply for detailed software configuration. 4.3.7 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to launch the Turbo Key user interface. Launching ASUS Turbo Key 1. Install ASUS Turbo Key from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Restart your computer chassis to turn...ASUS Turbo Key icon in the Setting section. 3. Select Turbo Key On to show Turbo Key OSD and status by selecting Turbo Key Profile. You can decide the performance boost level by clicking the check boxes in the Windows® notification area to turn off your desired power button action. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO...
... effect. Click Apply for detailed software configuration. 4.3.7 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to launch the Turbo Key user interface. Launching ASUS Turbo Key 1. Install ASUS Turbo Key from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Restart your computer chassis to turn...ASUS Turbo Key icon in the Setting section. 3. Select Turbo Key On to show Turbo Key OSD and status by selecting Turbo Key Profile. You can decide the performance boost level by clicking the check boxes in the Windows® notification area to turn off your desired power button action. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO...
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... or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows® Vista™ Jacks default setting button Device volume control Minimize button Exit button Analog and digital connector status Default Device button Advanced Options Information button Expert Mode B. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 4-11 Double-click... on the taskbar. 4.3.9 VIA® High Definition Audio utility The VIA® High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard...
... or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows® Vista™ Jacks default setting button Device volume control Minimize button Exit button Analog and digital connector status Default Device button Advanced Options Information button Expert Mode B. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 4-11 Double-click... on the taskbar. 4.3.9 VIA® High Definition Audio utility The VIA® High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard...
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... To work around this OS limitation, refer to complete the installation. Press during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Set the optical drive as the destination ...Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that you to press the F6 key to avoid a computer virus infection. 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during POST to complete the process. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, ensure that is included in Windows® XP 1. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO...
... To work around this OS limitation, refer to complete the installation. Press during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Set the optical drive as the destination ...Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that you to press the F6 key to avoid a computer virus infection. 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during POST to complete the process. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, ensure that is included in Windows® XP 1. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO...
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The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. A window appears, allowing you to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Chapter 4 8. 5. Browse the contents of the two sections: id = "USB\VID_xxxx&PID_xxxx", "usbstor" Add the same line to open the file. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 4-19 Use Notepad to both sections. Type the following line to the...
The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. A window appears, allowing you to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Chapter 4 8. 5. Browse the contents of the two sections: id = "USB\VID_xxxx&PID_xxxx", "usbstor" Add the same line to open the file. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 4-19 Use Notepad to both sections. Type the following line to the...
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... > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to install multigraphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Select your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. Chapter 5: Chapter 5 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX... list. 5.1.2 Before you begin For ATI CrossFireX to work properly, you to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 5-1 See page 2-31 for details. • We recommend that your current graphics card driver/s. 4.
... > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to install multigraphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Select your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. Chapter 5: Chapter 5 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX... list. 5.1.2 Before you begin For ATI CrossFireX to work properly, you to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 5-1 See page 2-31 for details. • We recommend that your current graphics card driver/s. 4.
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... and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 5-3 Click Go to continue to install the device drivers. Launching the ATI Catalyst Control Center To launch the ATI Catalyst Control Center 1. You can also rightclick the ATI icon in Windows environment. Chapter 5 5.3 Software information ... graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center. 2. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance...
... and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 5-3 Click Go to continue to install the device drivers. Launching the ATI Catalyst Control Center To launch the ATI Catalyst Control Center 1. You can also rightclick the ATI icon in Windows environment. Chapter 5 5.3 Software information ... graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center. 2. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance...