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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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...List). **** When you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 GPU Supports HDMI™ with max. M4A78-EM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD... CPU only. ** We recommend that you install the DDR2 1200 memory modules on the yellow slots for better performance. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. ** The minimum system requirements of playing HD-DVD and Blu-ray disc: Graphics ...
...List). **** When you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 GPU Supports HDMI™ with max. M4A78-EM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD... CPU only. ** We recommend that you install the DDR2 1200 memory modules on the yellow slots for better performance. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. ** The minimum system requirements of playing HD-DVD and Blu-ray disc: Graphics ...
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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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... operating environment. It features the future mainstream Hybrid CrossFire technology that you download the latest BIOS version at 800MHz frequency by Windows® Vista OS only. • Refer to AM3/AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1200/1066 DIMM is supported...provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that you install the DDR2 1200 memory modules on the ASUS official Memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
... operating environment. It features the future mainstream Hybrid CrossFire technology that you download the latest BIOS version at 800MHz frequency by Windows® Vista OS only. • Refer to AM3/AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1200/1066 DIMM is supported...provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that you install the DDR2 1200 memory modules on the ASUS official Memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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... systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on environment that allows you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. The external SATA port provides smart setup and hot-...Line-out, and Mic jacks. Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. 1.3.2 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4A78-EM 1-3 This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting...
... systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on environment that allows you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. The external SATA port provides smart setup and hot-...Line-out, and Mic jacks. Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. 1.3.2 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4A78-EM 1-3 This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting...
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... excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to 16GB memory modules on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB,...Product introduction The motherboard supports up of 2) G.SKILL AD21066E002GU 78.0AG9S.9K4 78.AAGAL.9KZ CM2X1024-8500C5 CM2X1024-8500C5D CM2X2048-8500C5D BL12864AA1065.8FE5 CT25664AA1067.16FE1 F2-8500CL5D-2GBPI F2-8500CL5S-1GBPK F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK F2-8500CL5D-4GBPI-B SS/DS CL Chip NO. M4A78-EM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists...
... excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to 16GB memory modules on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB,...Product introduction The motherboard supports up of 2) G.SKILL AD21066E002GU 78.0AG9S.9K4 78.AAGAL.9KZ CM2X1024-8500C5 CM2X1024-8500C5D CM2X2048-8500C5D BL12864AA1065.8FE5 CT25664AA1067.16FE1 F2-8500CL5D-2GBPI F2-8500CL5S-1GBPK F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK F2-8500CL5D-4GBPI-B SS/DS CL Chip NO. M4A78-EM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists...
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... Mic In - 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 POST, only ...other protected content. 15. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for USB 2.0 devices. 13. The dual display function works only under Windows. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction To use hot-plug, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to an external Serial ATA hard disk ...
... Mic In - 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 POST, only ...other protected content. 15. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for USB 2.0 devices. 13. The dual display function works only under Windows. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction To use hot-plug, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to an external Serial ATA hard disk ...
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...--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 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray disc, ensure to use HDCP compliant devices and software. 16. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ASUS M4A78-EM 1-21
...--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 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray disc, ensure to use HDCP compliant devices and software. 16. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ASUS M4A78-EM 1-21
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.... The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a serial (COM) port. 4. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. 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...
.... The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a serial (COM) port. 4. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. 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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..., and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. ASUS M4A78-EM 1-29 The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing... is NOT enabled on your computer. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. Click an icon to display Support DVD...
..., and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. ASUS M4A78-EM 1-29 The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing... is NOT enabled on your computer. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. Click an icon to display Support DVD...
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The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS M4A78-EM 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS M4A78-EM 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
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...c. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avail all its features. Follow the onscreen instructions to ...itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to download then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. b.
...c. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avail all its features. Follow the onscreen instructions to ...itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to download then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. b.
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Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on ... on a menu screen means that the item has a submenu. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. You cannot ...] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enalbed] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. ASUS M4A78-EM 2-7
Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on ... on a menu screen means that the item has a submenu. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. You cannot ...] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enalbed] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. ASUS M4A78-EM 2-7
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...after clearing its settings. 2.7.3 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of Express Gate for special functions. ASUS Express Gate is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. The first time wizard will... be cleared the next time you to run the utility to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks...
...after clearing its settings. 2.7.3 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of Express Gate for special functions. ASUS Express Gate is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. The first time wizard will... be cleared the next time you to run the utility to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks...
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... to the CMOS RAM. After selecting this menu. Select OK to discard the selections you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. ASUS M4A78-EM 2-21 Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you... values. If you made and restore the previously saved values. Select OK to the non-volatile RAM. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of tSheeloepcttionSscfrroementhis menu or from the Exit menu to ...
... to the CMOS RAM. After selecting this menu. Select OK to discard the selections you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. ASUS M4A78-EM 2-21 Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you... values. If you made and restore the previously saved values. Select OK to the non-volatile RAM. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of tSheeloepcttionSscfrroementhis menu or from the Exit menu to ...