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...4.3.10 ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.4 RAID configurations 4-13 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations 4-14 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-20 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-20 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 4-20
Chapter 5:
ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support
5.1 ATI...
User Manual - Page 9
... that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of...
User Manual - Page 13
...1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x S/PDIF Out port (coaxial) 1 x S/PDIF Out port (optical) 1 x External SATA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports
3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan...
User Manual - Page 37
... next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details.
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... the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk. 3. ASUS...
User Manual - Page 62
... DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. 2. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all...
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... from a file from the dropdown menu, then click Next.
3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.
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Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu...
User Manual - Page 79
... due to the CPU you installed.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced
CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.40 AGESA Version:3.3.1.0
AMD Phenom(tm) 8600 Triple-Core Processor
Revision: B2
Cache L1: 384KB
Cache L2: 1536KB
Cache L3: 2MB
Speed : 2300MHz, NB Clk: 1800MHz
Able to Change Freq. : Yes
uCode Patch Level : 0x100008D
GART Error Reporting
[Disabled]
Microcode Updation
[Enabled...
User Manual - Page 93
... disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose...
User Manual - Page 97
... ATI® RAID/AHCI
driver disk.
The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual.
Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard
supports.
Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information
Click an item to install
Chapter...
User Manual - Page 100
... for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and
giving users plug and play convenience.
Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package.
If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. Doubleclick on the icon to display the...
User Manual - Page 101
... window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application
Closes the application
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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..., CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency
Chapter 4
Click to restore default settings
Click to launch each utility
• The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual utility buttons vary by models.
• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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User Manual - Page 106
... Nap allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation.
Using ASUS AI Nap
1. After installing ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the ASUS Q-Button icon in the Windows notification area to launch the Q-Button user interface.
2. Select AI...
User Manual - Page 107
... using TurboV.
• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
• Only AMD® Black Edition processors support the CPU Ratio function.
• Set the CPU Ratio item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. See your motherboard manual for details.
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User Manual - Page 108
... to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just one touch!
Launching ASUS Turbo Key
1. Install ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Restart your computer. ASUS Q-Button automatically starts after Windows start-up. 3. Double-click the ASUS Q-Button icon in the...
User Manual - Page 109
... hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup.
For Windows XP, If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, first copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to a selected hard disk drive. Refer to section 4.4 Creating a RAID driver disk for details.
Chapter 4
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... RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows®
To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit WinXP/Vista Driver to
create a RAID driver disk. 4. Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions...
User Manual - Page 117
... cards to your system.
To uninstall all existing graphics card drivers:
1. Close all current applications. 2. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Select your current graphics card drivers. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove.
For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer.
ASUS M4A79 Deluxe...
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...supported by Windows® Vista™ only.
5.3.2 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology
After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in Windows environment.
Launching the ATI Catalyst Control Center To launch the ATI Catalyst Control Center
1. Right-click on the Windows® desktop...