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...NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE ... BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). E4437 First Edition January 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized ...
...NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE ... BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). E4437 First Edition January 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized ...
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... 3.7.4 APM Configuration 3-27 3.7.5 Hardware Monitor 3-28 3.8 Boot menu 3-29 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-29 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-30 3.8.3 Security 3-31 3.9 Tools menu 3-33 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-33 3.9.2 Express Gate 3-34 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-35 3.9.4 AI NET 2 3-36 3.10 Exit menu 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support...
... 3.7.4 APM Configuration 3-27 3.7.5 Hardware Monitor 3-28 3.8 Boot menu 3-29 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-29 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-30 3.8.3 Security 3-31 3.9 Tools menu 3-33 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-33 3.9.2 Express Gate 3-34 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-35 3.9.4 AI NET 2 3-36 3.10 Exit menu 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support...
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...Make sure that your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, ...sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. This symbol of electronic products. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. DO NOT throw the...
...Make sure that your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, ...sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. This symbol of electronic products. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. DO NOT throw the...
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... an item to help you complete a task. Example: + + Command Means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
... an item to help you complete a task. Example: + + Command Means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
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... items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M4A78-E motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x VGA switch card 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x Back I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A78-E 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies...
... items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M4A78-E motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x VGA switch card 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x Back I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4A78-E 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies...
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... and non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.6 Advanced menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - The system maps... lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78-E 2-11 For system stability, when four DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb...
... and non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.6 Advanced menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - The system maps... lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78-E 2-11 For system stability, when four DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb...
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... RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. Chapter 2 Important note on Serial ATA Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using these connectors, set to the SATA1-5 connectors, you install SATA hard disk drives to [IDE] by default. ASUS M4A78-E 2-29 4. If you can create...
... RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. Chapter 2 Important note on Serial ATA Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using these connectors, set to the SATA1-5 connectors, you install SATA hard disk drives to [IDE] by default. ASUS M4A78-E 2-29 4. If you can create...
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...settings only with the help of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update utility. If there is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a bootable ...management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-1 Inappropriate settings of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in the future. We strongly recommend that requires further...
...settings only with the help of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update utility. If there is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a bootable ...management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-1 Inappropriate settings of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in the future. We strongly recommend that requires further...
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3.4.3 System Information This menu gives you an overview of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985... Frequency Control [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] ******* Please key in this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Loads the optimal settings for this menu. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The configuration options for the system. Select any of the general ...
3.4.3 System Information This menu gives you an overview of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985... Frequency Control [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] ******* Please key in this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Loads the optimal settings for this menu. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The configuration options for the system. Select any of the general ...
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... AI Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHz] [1 GHz] [1.2 GHz] [1.4 GHz] [1.6 GHz] [1.8 GHz] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-13 You can also key...65533;e�n�c�y��a�u�to�m��a�ti�ca�l�ly��. [Manual] Allows you to select the DRAM frequency from 200 to 600. 3.5.4 P�C�IE��F�re�q�...
... AI Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHz] [1 GHz] [1.2 GHz] [1.4 GHz] [1.6 GHz] [1.8 GHz] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-13 You can also key...65533;e�n�c�y��a�u�to�m��a�ti�ca�l�ly��. [Manual] Allows you to select the DRAM frequency from 200 to 600. 3.5.4 P�C�IE��F�re�q�...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Mode [Channel] Allows you to set the AI Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. 3.5.8 Memory Configuration Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT Unganged Mode Power Down ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Mode [Channel] Allows you to set the AI Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. 3.5.8 Memory Configuration Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT Unganged Mode Power Down ...
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... hardware to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [Super] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [Max] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. RS780D Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced NorthBridge2 Chipset Configuration Internal Graphics Configuration PCI Express Configuration Primary Video Controller [PCI-E] Internal Graphics Conf Internal Graphics Configuration... setup Set to [Good] to adjust all of ECC protection. Note: The 'Super' ECC mode dynamically sets the DRAM scrub rate so all the subitems manually.
... hardware to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [Super] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [Max] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. RS780D Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced NorthBridge2 Chipset Configuration Internal Graphics Configuration PCI Express Configuration Primary Video Controller [PCI-E] Internal Graphics Conf Internal Graphics Configuration... setup Set to [Good] to adjust all of ECC protection. Note: The 'Super' ECC mode dynamically sets the DRAM scrub rate so all the subitems manually.
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... shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS M4A78-E 4-1 Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). The contents of the user manual. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The Make disk menu contains...
... shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS M4A78-E 4-1 Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). The contents of the user manual. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The Make disk menu contains...
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4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are for reference only. Double-click the folder of your selected manual. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. Click the support DVD icon. 2. Chapter 4 The screenshots in this section are included in Portable ...Document Format (PDF). The support DVD contents are in the support DVD. The actual software manuals containing in graphical format. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-...
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are for reference only. Double-click the folder of your selected manual. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. Click the support DVD icon. 2. Chapter 4 The screenshots in this section are included in Portable ...Document Format (PDF). The support DVD contents are in the support DVD. The actual software manuals containing in graphical format. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-...
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...Reboot your computer and set it to [Enabled]. Go to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change... and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. ASUS M4A78-E 4-3 View the online help or readme file that will conveniently guide you through the installation. Install Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Turn on the system and enter BIOS...
...Reboot your computer and set it to [Enabled]. Go to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change... and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. ASUS M4A78-E 4-3 View the online help or readme file that will conveniently guide you through the installation. Install Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Turn on the system and enter BIOS...
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... Double-click on the icon to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. VIA HD Audio Deck for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Display panel and volume control Minimize button Chapter 4.... 4.3.2 Audio configurations The VIA® High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support If the VIA audio software is correctly installed,...
... Double-click on the icon to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. VIA HD Audio Deck for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Display panel and volume control Minimize button Chapter 4.... 4.3.2 Audio configurations The VIA® High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support If the VIA audio software is correctly installed,...
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... Probe II main window appears. 3. ASUS M4A78-E 4-5 Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer is a utility that your computer the moment you of any problem with these components. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. PC Probe II... drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the Windows® n��o�t�i�fi�c�a�t�i�o�n��a��...
... Probe II main window appears. 3. ASUS M4A78-E 4-5 Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer is a utility that your computer the moment you of any problem with these components. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. PC Probe II... drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the Windows® n��o�t�i�fi�c�a�t�i�o�n��a��...
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...application Turn off the computer Enter the motherboard BIOS setup Continue booting to existing OS when timer counts down to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. 4.3.4 ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on ...environment that gives you quick access to the software manual in the Express Gate Chapter 4 4-6...
...application Turn off the computer Enter the motherboard BIOS setup Continue booting to existing OS when timer counts down to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. 4.3.4 ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on ...environment that gives you quick access to the software manual in the Express Gate Chapter 4 4-6...
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...to launch several ASUS utilities easily. If you to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. xx. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite ...allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. The AI Suite main window appears. 3. ASUS M4A78...
...to launch several ASUS utilities easily. If you to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. xx. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite ...allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. The AI Suite main window appears. 3. ASUS M4A78...
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... select Auto Mode , the system shifts modes automatically according to the software manual in realtime. 4.3.6 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes to choose from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to launch the program. ...It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-8...
... select Auto Mode , the system shifts modes automatically according to the software manual in realtime. 4.3.6 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes to choose from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to launch the program. ...It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-8...