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... 2 2-38 2.7.2 Express Gate 2-39 2.7.3 AI NET 2 2-39 2.8 Exit menu 2-40 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the Support DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-7 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-8 3.2.7 Other information 3-8 Appendix: A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ System requirements A-2 Before you proceed A-2 Installing AMD Chipset...
... 2 2-38 2.7.2 Express Gate 2-39 2.7.3 AI NET 2 2-39 2.8 Exit menu 2-40 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the Support DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-7 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-8 3.2.7 Other information 3-8 Appendix: A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ System requirements A-2 Before you proceed A-2 Installing AMD Chipset...
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M3A78-EM specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Accessories Form Factor Support CD 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA ... User manual 2 x Serial ATA cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable 2 in 1 Q-Connector uATX Form factor: 9.6'' x 9.6'' (24.4cm x 24.4cm) Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
M3A78-EM specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Accessories Form Factor Support CD 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA ... User manual 2 x Serial ATA cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable 2 in 1 Q-Connector uATX Form factor: 9.6'' x 9.6'' (24.4cm x 24.4cm) Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
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1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press ... the expansion card. Refer to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-21 Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software...
1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press ... the expansion card. Refer to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-21 Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software...
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... shared - - - - -- shared - - - - -- shared - - - - -- shared - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Onboard ATI RS780G AZALIA - - Onboard IDE PORT shared - --- - - -- JMB1394 - PCI Card1 - ... Slot - - Onboard USB1.1 Controller 4 - - --- - - -- shared - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B CDE F G HI PCIEX1 Slot shared - --- - - -- Onboard USB2.0 Controller 2 - - --- - - -- Onchip SATA - - --- - ASUS M3A78-EM 1-23
... shared - - - - -- shared - - - - -- shared - - - - -- shared - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Onboard ATI RS780G AZALIA - - Onboard IDE PORT shared - --- - - -- JMB1394 - PCI Card1 - ... Slot - - Onboard USB1.1 Controller 4 - - --- - - -- shared - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B CDE F G HI PCIEX1 Slot shared - --- - - -- Onboard USB2.0 Controller 2 - - --- - - -- Onchip SATA - - --- - ASUS M3A78-EM 1-23
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...is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 4. PS/2 keyboard/Mouse Combo port (purple). This 6-pin IEEE 1394a...devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 6. This port is for a VGA monitor or other protected content. • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA output that features different display on 2 monitors at the same time if you connect 2 monitors to both the onboard...
...is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 4. PS/2 keyboard/Mouse Combo port (purple). This 6-pin IEEE 1394a...devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 6. This port is for a VGA monitor or other protected content. • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA output that features different display on 2 monitors at the same time if you connect 2 monitors to both the onboard...
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The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS M3A78-EM 2- When the correct BIOS file is found . The ASUS Update utility allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •... update the BIOS using this utility. (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to your system. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Place the Support DVD in the Support DVD that comes with FAT...
The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS M3A78-EM 2- When the correct BIOS file is found . The ASUS Update utility allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •... update the BIOS using this utility. (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to your system. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Place the Support DVD in the Support DVD that comes with FAT...
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...-detected BIOS information. Allows you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in a created RAID set, copy the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup OnChip SATA Type [SATA] This...
...-detected BIOS information. Allows you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in a created RAID set, copy the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup OnChip SATA Type [SATA] This...
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... [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...
... [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...
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...the contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If ...Autorun is enabled in this chapter for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Use the setup...
...the contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If ...Autorun is enabled in this chapter for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Use the setup...
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... the same for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll - drivers installation wizard. AMD VGA Driver Installs the AMD VGA driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver. Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN driver AMD Cool'n'Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. ATI HDMI Driver Installs the ATI HDMI driver. ASUS M3A78-EM 3- Installation Wizard...
... the same for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll - drivers installation wizard. AMD VGA Driver Installs the AMD VGA driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver. Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN driver AMD Cool'n'Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. ATI HDMI Driver Installs the ATI HDMI driver. ASUS M3A78-EM 3- Installation Wizard...
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... features of the utilities under the Utilities menu. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to back up and restore your multimedia data. ASUS M3A78-EM 3- WinZip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for updates. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to open, view... Ulead Burn.Now application for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or...
... features of the utilities under the Utilities menu. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to back up and restore your multimedia data. ASUS M3A78-EM 3- WinZip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for updates. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to open, view... Ulead Burn.Now application for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or...
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Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. Anti-Virus Utility Download Downloads and installs the latest anti-virus application. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Expres Gate. ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Anti-Virus Utility Installs the anti-virus application that detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroy data.
Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. Anti-Virus Utility Download Downloads and installs the latest anti-virus application. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Expres Gate. ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Anti-Virus Utility Installs the anti-virus application that detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroy data.
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ASUS M3A78-EM 3- Make ATI RAID/AHCI Driver XP 32/64bit Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI Vista32 driver disk. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista32 Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI driver for XP/XP 64bit. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of...® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. Click an item to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI Vista64 driver disk. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista64 Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals.
ASUS M3A78-EM 3- Make ATI RAID/AHCI Driver XP 32/64bit Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI Vista32 driver disk. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista32 Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI driver for XP/XP 64bit. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of...® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. Click an item to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI Vista64 driver disk. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista64 Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals.
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...your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to be the main monitor. A.3 Installing AMD Chipset Driver To install the driver that comes with your M3A78-EM into the optical drive. Restart your computer after the installation is NOT enabled in your graphics card...ASUS M3A78-EM A- The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is set to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the shortcut menu. Insert the Support DVD that comes with your computer. A.4 Using the ATI CATALYST® Control Center Using an add-on graphics card is enabled in your motherboard...
...your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to be the main monitor. A.3 Installing AMD Chipset Driver To install the driver that comes with your M3A78-EM into the optical drive. Restart your computer after the installation is NOT enabled in your graphics card...ASUS M3A78-EM A- The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is set to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the shortcut menu. Insert the Support DVD that comes with your computer. A.4 Using the ATI CATALYST® Control Center Using an add-on graphics card is enabled in your motherboard...