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....2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-6 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-7 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-7 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-7 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-7 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-7 2.2.9 General help 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-8 2.3.1 System Time 2-8 2.3.2 System Date 2-8 2.3.3 Primary IDE...
....2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-6 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-7 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-7 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-7 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-7 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-7 2.2.9 General help 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-8 2.3.1 System Time 2-8 2.3.2 System Date 2-8 2.3.3 Primary IDE...
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...max. resolution up to 2560x1600@60Hz dual-link Supports RGB with max. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 GPU Supports HDMI™ with max. M4A78-EM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for AMD® Phenom™ x4 / Phenom...32-bit operating system. resolution up to 2048x1536@85Hz Supports Hybrid CrossFireX™ (for Windows® Vista only) Dual VGA output supports: RGB & DVI RGB & HDMI Maximum shared memory up to 125W Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list AMD 780G / SB700 Up to 5200MT/s ...
...max. resolution up to 2560x1600@60Hz dual-link Supports RGB with max. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 GPU Supports HDMI™ with max. M4A78-EM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for AMD® Phenom™ x4 / Phenom...32-bit operating system. resolution up to 2048x1536@85Hz Supports Hybrid CrossFireX™ (for Windows® Vista only) Dual VGA output supports: RGB & DVI RGB & HDMI Maximum shared memory up to 125W Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list AMD 780G / SB700 Up to 5200MT/s ...
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M4A78-EM specifications summary Storage / RAID Audio USB LAN ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Back panel I/O ports AMD SB700 southbridge: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 connector - 5 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations (for Windows® Vista only) - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port supports JBOD Realtek® ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack...
M4A78-EM specifications summary Storage / RAID Audio USB LAN ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Back panel I/O ports AMD SB700 southbridge: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 connector - 5 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations (for Windows® Vista only) - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port supports JBOD Realtek® ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack...
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... mainstream Hybrid CrossFire technology that you download the latest BIOS version at 800MHz frequency by Windows® Vista OS only. • Refer to www.amd.com for a cool ...based system bus. When four DDR2 1200/1066 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at www.asus.com and purchase the memory modules on the yellow slots for a smoother and faster computing environment... designed for both HT1.0 and HT 3.0 interface speed. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and...
... mainstream Hybrid CrossFire technology that you download the latest BIOS version at 800MHz frequency by Windows® Vista OS only. • Refer to www.amd.com for a cool ...based system bus. When four DDR2 1200/1066 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at www.asus.com and purchase the memory modules on the yellow slots for a smoother and faster computing environment... designed for both HT1.0 and HT 3.0 interface speed. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and...
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... access, and increased productivity. ASUS M4A78-EM 1-3 Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to the Internet. Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an auto-recovery tool that allows you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and...
... access, and increased productivity. ASUS M4A78-EM 1-3 Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to the Internet. Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an auto-recovery tool that allows you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and...
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...;·· N/A · · Micron · N/A · N/A ··· N/A ··· N/A · (continued on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules...from the same vendor. • Due to 16GB memory modules on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M4A78-EM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200(O.C.)MHz capability Size Vendor Part No....
...;·· N/A · · Micron · N/A · N/A ··· N/A ··· N/A · (continued on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules...from the same vendor. • Due to 16GB memory modules on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M4A78-EM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200(O.C.)MHz capability Size Vendor Part No....
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...and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray, and other protected content. The dual display function works only under Windows. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for any DVI-D compatible device and is Realtek High Definition Audio (...the name may be different based on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During ...
...and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray, and other protected content. The dual display function works only under Windows. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for any DVI-D compatible device and is Realtek High Definition Audio (...the name may be different based on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During ...
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...) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ASUS M4A78-EM 1-21 CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu-Ray Best resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1280...
...) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ASUS M4A78-EM 1-21 CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu-Ray Best resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1280...
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.... Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to [RAID]. The data transfer rate of the system chassis. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the Support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID...
.... Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to [RAID]. The data transfer rate of the system chassis. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the Support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID...
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...to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). ASUS M4A78-EM 1-29 Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the ...Support DVD into the optical drive. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install ...
...to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). ASUS M4A78-EM 1-29 Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the ...Support DVD into the optical drive. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install ...
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... complete the installation. ASUS M4A78-EM 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an...
... complete the installation. ASUS M4A78-EM 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an...
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Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avail all its features. b. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. c. From the FTP...from the Internet, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Always update the utility to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to complete the updating process. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information b. Follow the onscreen instructions to ...
Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avail all its features. b. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. c. From the FTP...from the Internet, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Always update the utility to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to complete the updating process. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information b. Follow the onscreen instructions to ...
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configurable, you can change the value of options. ASUS M4A78-EM 2-7 Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save ... invalid ratio is a brief description of the field opposite the item. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to Change Freq.: Yes uCode Patch Level: 0x62 GART Error Reporting...[Enabled] [Enabled] [Enalbed] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. To display the ...
configurable, you can change the value of options. ASUS M4A78-EM 2-7 Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save ... invalid ratio is a brief description of the field opposite the item. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to Change Freq.: Yes uCode Patch Level: 0x62 GART Error Reporting...[Enabled] [Enabled] [Enalbed] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. To display the ...
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... Data [No] Allows you to select and update BIOS. This is a unique instant-on environment that the user data will run the utility to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you enter the Express Gate. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer ..., browsing history, etc.). The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to configure options for user action. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] ...
... Data [No] Allows you to select and update BIOS. This is a unique instant-on environment that the user data will run the utility to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you enter the Express Gate. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer ..., browsing history, etc.). The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to configure options for user action. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] ...
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... option or if you select this option only if you do not want to save your changes before exiting. When you press , a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you made changes... Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you want to save the changes that you made and restore the previously saved values. ASUS M4A78-EM 2-21 Select OK to load default values. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. An onboard backup battery ...
... option or if you select this option only if you do not want to save your changes before exiting. When you press , a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you made changes... Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you want to save the changes that you made and restore the previously saved values. ASUS M4A78-EM 2-21 Select OK to load default values. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. An onboard backup battery ...