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All rights reserved. BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
All rights reserved. BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
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... Reading flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS Erasing flash ...... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM...
... Reading flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS Erasing flash ...... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM...
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.../13/2006 Flash Type - 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按...
.../13/2006 Flash Type - 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按...
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... DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更...
... DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更...
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... connectors 1-23 1.11 Software support 1-30 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 General help 2-6 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.9 Scroll...
... connectors 1-23 1.11 Software support 1-30 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 General help 2-6 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.9 Scroll...
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... a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. How...
... a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. How...
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... of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. M4A78 PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique fetures Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ /...only. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list AMD 770 / SB700 Up to 15 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 port at mid-board, 9 ports at back panel) ASUS EPU 4-Engine ASUS Express Gate ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 (continued on the ...
... of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. M4A78 PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique fetures Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ /...only. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list AMD 770 / SB700 Up to 15 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 port at mid-board, 9 ports at back panel) ASUS EPU 4-Engine ASUS Express Gate ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 (continued on the ...
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M4A78 PLUS specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors ASUS overclocking features BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x RJ45 port 1 x ESATA port 1 x S/PDIF Out port (Optical) 9 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-...CPU/Chassis/Power Fan connectors 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjust DRAM Voltage ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPIv2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA cables ...
M4A78 PLUS specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors ASUS overclocking features BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x RJ45 port 1 x ESATA port 1 x S/PDIF Out port (Optical) 9 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-...CPU/Chassis/Power Fan connectors 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjust DRAM Voltage ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPIv2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA cables ...
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... ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1-4 ASUS M4A78 PLUS 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is built into the motherboard, so you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility...
... ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1-4 ASUS M4A78 PLUS 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is built into the motherboard, so you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility...
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... shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. Simply click keyboard or mouse, you ´re sleeping. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when ... your PC without terminating the tasks. System will continue operating at minimum power and noise when user is in few seconds. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). With AI Nap, users can swiftly wake up the system in line with the European Union...
... shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. Simply click keyboard or mouse, you ´re sleeping. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when ... your PC without terminating the tasks. System will continue operating at minimum power and noise when user is in few seconds. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). With AI Nap, users can swiftly wake up the system in line with the European Union...
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.... Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot... Chapter 2 for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to ...
.... Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot... Chapter 2 for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to ...
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... on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. M4A78 PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A78 PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the...Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 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...CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 1-20 ASUS M4A78 PLUS 1.9 Jumpers 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3.
... on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. M4A78 PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A78 PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the...Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 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...CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 1-20 ASUS M4A78 PLUS 1.9 Jumpers 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3.
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... GND SATA5 SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND M4A78 PLUS SATA6 SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND M4A78 PLUS SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed ...Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type select item in the BIOS to [RAID]. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-25 3.
... GND SATA5 SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND M4A78 PLUS SATA6 SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND M4A78 PLUS SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed ...Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type select item in the BIOS to [RAID]. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-25 3.
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... the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 M4A78 PLUS IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A78 PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is ...for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-26 ASUS M4A78 PLUS PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The IDE LED lights up when you to ...
... the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 M4A78 PLUS IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A78 PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is ...for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-26 ASUS M4A78 PLUS PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The IDE LED lights up when you to ...
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... Rotation M4A78 PLUS fan connectors Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-29 CPU, Chassis, and PowerFan connectors (4 pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, and 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition...
... Rotation M4A78 PLUS fan connectors Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-29 CPU, Chassis, and PowerFan connectors (4 pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, and 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition...
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...BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to restore the BIOS in the future. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS... the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Always update the utility to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the ...
...BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to restore the BIOS in the future. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS... the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Always update the utility to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the ...
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... to enable it. Press + during POST to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M4A78 PLUS To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. a. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can launch EZ Flash 2 in...
... to enable it. Press + during POST to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M4A78 PLUS To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. a. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can launch EZ Flash 2 in...
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... 2: BIOS setup 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for USB Device... Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Starting BIOS...
... 2: BIOS setup 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for USB Device... Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Starting BIOS...
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... data or system. The Setup program is designed to your system using this motherboard. 2-4 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for this utility. This section explains...utility. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to turn the system off then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them...
... data or system. The Setup program is designed to your system using this motherboard. 2-4 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for this utility. This section explains...utility. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to turn the system off then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them...
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.... Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS information. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-5 Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. To select an...
.... Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS information. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-5 Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. To select an...