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Contents Notices...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A79XTD EVO 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 (...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A79XTD EVO 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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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....Panel Jack-Retasking 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...
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....Panel Jack-Retasking 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...
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...port 1 x IEEE 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 - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) - vDIMM: 50-step DRAM voltage control ...ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Green Design: - ASUS EPU ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Profile - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - vChipset (N.B.): 16-step Chipset voltage control - ASUS Q-Connector - M4A79XTD EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS...
...port 1 x IEEE 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 - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) - vDIMM: 50-step DRAM voltage control ...ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Green Design: - ASUS EPU ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Profile - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - vChipset (N.B.): 16-step Chipset voltage control - ASUS Q-Connector - M4A79XTD EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS...
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xiii Retail version only) Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in 1 Q-connector (USB, System panel; M4A79XTD EVO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ...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 ...
xiii Retail version only) Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in 1 Q-connector (USB, System panel; M4A79XTD EVO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ...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 ...
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... illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO Motherboard 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 2 in the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® M4A79XTD EVO motherboard! ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it...
... illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO Motherboard 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 2 in the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® M4A79XTD EVO motherboard! ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it...
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... and 4-10 for critical PC components in real-time - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for details. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solution ASUS Power solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and...
... and 4-10 for critical PC components in real-time - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for details. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 1-3 Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solution ASUS Power solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and...
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... the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just one touch! C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without preparing a bootable diskette or... and update the BIOS without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just a few clicks away. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 1-5 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data....
... the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just one touch! C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without preparing a bootable diskette or... and update the BIOS without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just a few clicks away. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 1-5 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data....
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...the power supply. This is a reminder that the system is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before touching any component. • Before... a standby power LED that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 2.1...
...the power supply. This is a reminder that the system is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before touching any component. • Before... a standby power LED that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 2.1...
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...˚ angle. Socket lever ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-5 Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. Otherwise, the CPU... will not fit in only one correct orientation. Chapter 2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD® AM3 socket for the AM3 socket. The AM3...
...˚ angle. Socket lever ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-5 Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. Otherwise, the CPU... will not fit in only one correct orientation. Chapter 2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD® AM3 socket for the AM3 socket. The AM3...
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...the retention mechanism. To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-7 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • Ensure that the heatsink fits properly on the... chassis before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the ...
...the retention mechanism. To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-7 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • Ensure that the heatsink fits properly on the... chassis before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the ...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. 5. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-9
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. 5. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-9
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... to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-11 For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS...
... to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - Chapter 2 ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-11 For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS...
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.../2G 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • Kingston KHX14400D3K3/3GX(XMP) 3072MB(kit of 2) SS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M4A79XTD EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000 (O.C.) MHz capability* Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (optional) A* B* C* N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-27 1.5V •...
.../2G 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • Kingston KHX14400D3K3/3GX(XMP) 3072MB(kit of 2) SS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M4A79XTD EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000 (O.C.) MHz capability* Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (optional) A* B* C* N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-27 1.5V •...
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...(ECC) ••• N/A Heat-Sink Package ••• 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. Size SS/ DS Kingston Kingston A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair...
...(ECC) ••• N/A Heat-Sink Package ••• 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. Size SS/ DS Kingston Kingston A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair...
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... remove a DIMM: 2 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-15 Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM...
... remove a DIMM: 2 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-15 Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM...
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... 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 - - - - PCI_2 shared shared shared shared - - - - USB controller 2 - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - shared - - USB controller 4 - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-17 PCIE x16_2 shared shared shared shared - - - - PCI_1 shared shared shared...
... 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 - - - - PCI_2 shared shared shared shared - - - - USB controller 2 - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - shared - - USB controller 4 - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-17 PCIE x16_2 shared shared shared shared - - - - PCI_1 shared shared shared...
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..., and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-19 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power...
..., and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-19 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power...
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... 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. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-21 PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 4. IEEE 1394a port 9. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. External SATA port 10. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear...
... 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. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-21 PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 4. IEEE 1394a port 9. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. External SATA port 10. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear...
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Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-23
Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers ASUS M4A79XTD EVO 2-23