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... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-8 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 General help 2-14 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-...
... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-8 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 General help 2-14 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-...
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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents... Vista OS. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD/DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents... Vista OS. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD/DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
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M3A78-EM specifications summary USB Storage / RAID Audio LAN ASUS overclocking features ASUS special features Back panel I/O ports BIOS Supports up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ATI SB700 chipset supports 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 connector 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors ...
M3A78-EM specifications summary USB Storage / RAID Audio LAN ASUS overclocking features ASUS special features Back panel I/O ports BIOS Supports up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ATI SB700 chipset supports 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 connector 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors ...
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... a unique motherboard built-in the BIOS to instant fun! ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving Solution intelligently and automatically provides banlanced computing power and energy consumption. Messenger to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Visit www.asus.com for details. 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS 4+1 Phase...is the one-stop gateway to [SATA] before leaving your house. See page 2-33 for future BIOS and Express Gate software updates. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS AI Life Features Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is ...
... a unique motherboard built-in the BIOS to instant fun! ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving Solution intelligently and automatically provides banlanced computing power and energy consumption. Messenger to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Visit www.asus.com for details. 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS 4+1 Phase...is the one-stop gateway to [SATA] before leaving your house. See page 2-33 for future BIOS and Express Gate software updates. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS AI Life Features Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is ...
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... trouble of plugging in one cable one at most. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- You can continue running at minimum power and noise when you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from profiles to adjust CPU frequency and vCore...
... trouble of plugging in one cable one at most. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- You can continue running at minimum power and noise when you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from profiles to adjust CPU frequency and vCore...
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feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking failure, C.P.R. ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises ... need to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be stored ...
feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking failure, C.P.R. ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises ... need to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be stored ...
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...firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card... for the card. 2. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the...
...firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card... for the card. 2. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the...
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...four monitors, two from the VGA and DVI-D/HDMI out ports on the PCI Express x16 slot and enable the Surround View item in the BIOS. The photo shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. • The Surroundview function works only when you install an ... graphics card. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction The photo shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with PCI specifications. The photo shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot...
...four monitors, two from the VGA and DVI-D/HDMI out ports on the PCI Express x16 slot and enable the Surround View item in the BIOS. The photo shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. • The Surroundview function works only when you install an ... graphics card. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction The photo shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with PCI specifications. The photo shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot...
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To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-25 R M3A78-EM M3A78-EM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins.... 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data...
To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-25 R M3A78-EM M3A78-EM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins.... 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data...
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... port. See section 2.3.6 SATA Configuration for details. 18. Set the DisplayPort Configuration item in the BIOS settings to use the DisplayPort. To use hot-plug, set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS to [Enabled] to [AHCI]. DVI-D Out port. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. DO NOT...page 2-26 for details. 16. This port connects a display monitor or a home-theater system. • Due to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. • Due to support an add-on card. DisplayPort. This port connects to the external SATA port. These two 4-pin...
... port. See section 2.3.6 SATA Configuration for details. 18. Set the DisplayPort Configuration item in the BIOS settings to use the DisplayPort. To use hot-plug, set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS to [Enabled] to [AHCI]. DVI-D Out port. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. DO NOT...page 2-26 for details. 16. This port connects a display monitor or a home-theater system. • Due to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. • Due to support an add-on card. DisplayPort. This port connects to the external SATA port. These two 4-pin...
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... with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you connect the original disk to [RAID]. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-31 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND SATA6 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND SATA5 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3...DVD. • If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the SATA5 or SATA6. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5, SATA6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal...
... with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you connect the original disk to [RAID]. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-31 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND SATA6 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND SATA5 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3...DVD. • If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the SATA5 or SATA6. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5, SATA6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal...
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...connector, set to this connector, ensure that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is set the item to configure the setting. Azalia-compliant Legacy ACʼ97-compliant...standard. See page 2-27 for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]; ASUS M3A78-EM 1-35 Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to [AC97]. Connect ... to avail of Sound playback is for details. • Make sure the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio ...
...connector, set to this connector, ensure that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is set the item to configure the setting. Azalia-compliant Legacy ACʼ97-compliant...standard. See page 2-27 for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]; ASUS M3A78-EM 1-35 Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to [AC97]. Connect ... to avail of Sound playback is for details. • Make sure the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio ...
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PANEL PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground R M3A78-EM +IDE_LED M3A78-EM System Panel Connector Reset PWRSW • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button This 2-pin connector is ... to hear system beeps and warnings. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button This 2-pin connector...
PANEL PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground R M3A78-EM +IDE_LED M3A78-EM System Panel Connector Reset PWRSW • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button This 2-pin connector is ... to hear system beeps and warnings. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button This 2-pin connector...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk during POST. 4. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable...
... 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk during POST. 4. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable...
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... utility also allows you can use as shown. ASUS M3A78-EM 2- b. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Click Start. 2. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. c. d. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility...
... utility also allows you can use as shown. ASUS M3A78-EM 2- b. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Click Start. 2. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. c. d. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility...
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1. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... Visit the ASUS website at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is any user-assigned filename no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the motherboard. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Boot the system...
1. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... Visit the ASUS website at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is any user-assigned filename no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the motherboard. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Boot the system...
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... ...... All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A78-EM 2- WARNING!! WARNING!! done Advance Check ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... All rights reserved. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. A:\>afudos /iM3A78EM.rom AMI...
... ...... All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A78-EM 2- WARNING!! WARNING!! done Advance Check ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... All rights reserved. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. A:\>afudos /iM3A78EM.rom AMI...
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2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Start flashing... 4. Bad BIOS checksum. When found ! You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard Support DVD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that...
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Start flashing... 4. Bad BIOS checksum. When found ! You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard Support DVD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that...
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... message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for this motherboard. Reading file "M3A78EM.ROM". Start flashing... 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS M3A78-EM 2- Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system...
... message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for this motherboard. Reading file "M3A78EM.ROM". Start flashing... 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS M3A78-EM 2- Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system...