Asus M4A79T Deluxe/U3S6 User Manual

MotherboardM4A79T Deluxe

xConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Ty

4-6 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.4 ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express GateASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on env

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe4-7Chapter 44.3.5 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch several ASUS utilities easily.Launching AI Suite1. Install AI S

4-8 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.6 ASUS EPUASUS EPU is an energy-efcient tool that provides you with a total system power-saving solution

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe4-9Chapter 44.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fa

4-10 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.8 ASUS AI NapASUS AI Nap allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe4-11Chapter 44.3.9 ASUS TurboVASUS TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, DRAM voltage, and CPU/NB voltage

4-12 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.10 ASUS Turbo KeyASUS Turbo Key allows the user to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe4-13Chapter 44.4 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with the AMD SB750 chipset that allows you to congure Serial ATA hard dis

4-14 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.3 AMD® RAID congurationsThis motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 congurations for

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe4-15Chapter 4The Main Menu above allows you to select an operation to perform. The Main Menu options include:• View Drive Assignmen

xiM4A79T Deluxe specications summary(continued on the next page)CPUAMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 /™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / X4 / Athlon™ X3 /™

4-16 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Creating a RAID 0 congurationTo create a RAID 0 set:1. In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the “De

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe4-17Chapter 4Creating a RAID 1 congurationTo create a RAID 1 set:1. In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the “Dene LD” fun

4-18 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Creating a RAID 10 congurationTo create a RAID 10 set:1. In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the “D

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe4-19Chapter 4Deleting a RAID congurationTo create a RAID set:1. In the Main Menu, press <3> to enter the “Delete LD” functi

4-20 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.5 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP ope

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe5-1Chapter 55.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technologyThe motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install mult

5-2 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology supportChapter 54. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphi

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe5-3Chapter 55. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately.6. Conn

5-4 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology supportChapter 55.2.3 Quad CrossFireX installation1. Prepare four CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. In

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe5-5Chapter 55.3 Software information5.3.1 Installing the device driversRefer to the documentation that came with your graphics car

xii(continued on the next page)M4A79T Deluxe specications summaryASUS unique features ASUS Power Solution: - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS

5-6 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology supportChapter 5Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphic

xiii*Specications are subject to change without notice.M4A79T Deluxe specications summaryBack panel I/O ports1 x PS/2 keyboard 1 x PS/2 mouse 2 x S

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ASUS M4A79T Deluxe1-1Chapter 11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® M4A79T Deluxe motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and

1-2 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 11.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsAMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 CPU s

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe1-3Chapter 11.3.2 ASUS unique featuresASUS Power SolutionASUS Power solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced comp

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1ASUS Quiet Thermal SolutionASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclock

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe1-5Chapter 1ASUS EZ Flash 2ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predened hotkey to launch the u

iiE4434Second Edition (V2) January 2009Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and s

1-6 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe2-1Chapter 22.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any mo

2-2Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.1 Motherboard layoutRefer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and inter

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe2-3Chapter 22.2.2 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-342. AM3

2-4Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.3 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe2-5Chapter 22.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU

2-6Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 23. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket co

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe2-7Chapter 22.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fanThe AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 processors requires a s

2-8Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.3. Align the other end of the ret

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe2-9Chapter 25. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labele

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices

2-10Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Mem

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe2-11Chapter 22.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the D

2-12Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2M4A79T Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSC

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe2-13Chapter 2Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO.Timing Dimm (Bios)VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B* C*A-DATA SC63I

2-14Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM suppo

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe2-15Chapter 22.4.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unloc

2-16Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections des

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe2-17Chapter 22.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.IRQ

2-18Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe2-19Chapter 2Primary PCI Express x16 slotsThe primary PCI Express x16 slots support PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with

ivContents2.9 Starting up for the rst time ... 2-382.10 Turning off the computer .

2-20Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM i

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe2-21Chapter 22. CPU overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the advanced CPU overvoltage sett

2-22Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.7 Onboard switchesOnboard switches allow you to power on or reboot system quickly and conveniently when

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe2-23Chapter 22.8 Connectors2.8.1 Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port

2-24Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.8.2 Audio I/O connectionsAudio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and MicAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congu

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe2-25Chapter 2Connect to Stereo SpeakersConnect to 2.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 4.1 channel Speakers

2-26Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Connect to 5.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 7.1 channel Speakers

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe2-27Chapter 22.8.3 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for a oppy disk drive (FD

2-28Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Drive jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connectorSingle device Cable-Select or Master - BlackTwo devi

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe2-29Chapter 24. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1–5)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables f

v3.5.18 CPU Spread Spectrum [Enabled] ... 3-173.5.19 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] ...

2-30Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 25. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78; USB910; USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the U

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe2-31Chapter 27. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module

2-32Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 29. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN)T

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe2-33Chapter 210. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or

2-34Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with AT

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe2-35Chapter 212. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module th

2-36Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis powe

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe2-37Chapter 214. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)Use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables.To in

2-38Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.9 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2.

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe3-1Chapter 33.2 Updating BIOSThe ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compa

vi4.4 RAID congurations ... 4-134.4.1 RAID denitions ...

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.1 ASUS Update utilityThe ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard B

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe3-3Chapter 33. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.4. From the FTP site

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk1. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe3-5Chapter 33.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore th

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe3-7Chapter 33.3 BIOS setup programA BIOS Setup program is provided for BIOS item modication. When you start up the computer, the s

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.3.3 Navigation keysAt the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu.

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe3-9Chapter 3Primary IDE MasterDevice : Hard DiskVendor : WDC WD800JD-00LSA0Size : 80.0GBLBA Mode : S

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Type [Auto]Allows you to select the type of IDE drive installed.[Not Installed] Select this option if no IDE drive

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe3-11Chapter 332Bit Data Transfer [Enabled][Enabled] Sets the IDE controller to combine two 16-bit reads from the hard disk into a

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.4.3 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automaticall

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe3-13Chapter 33.5.2 CPU Ratio [Auto]Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Use <+> and

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.8 Memory CongurationBank Interleaving [Auto]Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]Channel Interleaving [XOR

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe3-15Chapter 3DRAM Command Rate [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T]DRAM 1st Information : 6-6-6-15-4-21-6-4TCL [Auto]Congur

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3TWTR [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK]TWRWR [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe3-17Chapter 33.5.18 CPU Spread Spectrum [Enabled][Disabled] Enhances the CPU overclocking ability.[Enabled] Set to

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to ma

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe3-19Chapter 3GART Error Reporting [Disabled]Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Microcode Updation [Enabled]Conguration optio

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.2 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <En

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe3-21Chapter 3DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled]Disables or sets the DRAM BG Scrub. Conguration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320

viiiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating t

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.3 Onboard Devices CongurationHigh Denition Audio [Auto][Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controlle

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe3-23Chapter 33.6.4 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press &

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.5 PCIPnPThe PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.Advanced PCI/PnP S

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe3-25Chapter 33.7 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.[Power Off] T

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe3-27Chapter 33.7.6 Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item+- Change FieldF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Chassis Q-Fan Function [Disabled][Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe3-29Chapter 33.8.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Quick Boot function.[Disabled]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.8.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe3-31Chapter 3Security SettingsSupervisor Password : InstalledUser Password : InstalledChange Supervisor PasswordUser Acces

ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gui

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.9 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe3-33Chapter 33.9.3 ASUS O.C. ProleThis item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Add Your CMOS ProleAllows you to

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Current CMOSRestore CMOSA:Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe3-35Chapter 33.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and sav

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe4-1Chapter 4If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from th

4-2 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.2.2 Obtaining the software manualsThe software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instruct

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe4-3Chapter 44.3.1 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ TechnologyThe motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and auto

4-4 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed softwa

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe4-5Chapter 44.3.3 ASUS PC Probe IIPC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts yo