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... 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 bar 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave 2-7 2.3.4 SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 5, SATA 6, and ESATA . 2-8 2.3.5 SATA Configuration 2-9 2.3.6 System Information...
... 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 bar 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave 2-7 2.3.4 SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 5, SATA 6, and ESATA . 2-8 2.3.5 SATA Configuration 2-9 2.3.6 System Information...
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... is supported by AM2+ / AM3 CPU only. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list AMD 770 / SB700 Up to 5200 MT/s; M4A78 PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique fetures Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™...next page) ix Supports S/PDIF out interface Supports up to 140W * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows 32-bit operating system. 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots (blue @ x16 ...
... is supported by AM2+ / AM3 CPU only. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list AMD 770 / SB700 Up to 5200 MT/s; M4A78 PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique fetures Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™...next page) ix Supports S/PDIF out interface Supports up to 140W * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows 32-bit operating system. 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots (blue @ x16 ...
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... easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without entering Windows® or hard devices. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is built into the motherboard, so you instantly access the Internet and key applications before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs,... power and money! It automatically provides the most appropriate power usage to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1-4 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD, or USB disk that allows you to...
... easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without entering Windows® or hard devices. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is built into the motherboard, so you instantly access the Internet and key applications before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs,... power and money! It automatically provides the most appropriate power usage to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1-4 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD, or USB disk that allows you to...
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...; OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - M4A78 PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size...183; · · · · · · · · · · · · (continued on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you want to install 4GB or...DS KLCC28F-A8KB5 SS KLCD48F-A8KB5 DS AU512E667C5KBGC SS AU512E667C5KBGC SS CL Chip No. The motherboard supports up of 4GB DIMMs on each slot. Any excess memory from the same vendor....
...; OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - M4A78 PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size...183; · · · · · · · · · · · · (continued on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you want to install 4GB or...DS KLCC28F-A8KB5 SS KLCD48F-A8KB5 DS AU512E667C5KBGC SS AU512E667C5KBGC SS CL Chip No. The motherboard supports up of 4GB DIMMs on each slot. Any excess memory from the same vendor....
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... 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 instructions on RAID configurations...
... 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 instructions on RAID configurations...
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...1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions/ Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or .... 1-30 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an...
...1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions/ Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or .... 1-30 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an...
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.... Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Quit all its features. Select Update...
.... Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Quit all its features. Select Update...
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...window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78 PLUS...file is found . 4. Press to enable it. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M4A78 PLUS To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS ...
...window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78 PLUS...file is found . 4. Press to enable it. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M4A78 PLUS To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS ...
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...select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that the item has a submenu. Refer to "2.2.8 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 2.2.8 Pop-up... The other items on the screen. Use the navigation keys to display a list of options. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2-6 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Select Screen Select Item +- To change the settings. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. A configurable field is ...
...select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that the item has a submenu. Refer to "2.2.8 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 2.2.8 Pop-up... The other items on the screen. Use the navigation keys to display a list of options. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2-6 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Select Screen Select Item +- To change the settings. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. A configurable field is ...
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... is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Choose [Prompt User] to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] ...the Express Gate environment from launching properly. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]...
... is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Choose [Prompt User] to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] ...the Express Gate environment from launching properly. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]...
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... and restore the previously saved values. Select OK to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option only if you do not want to save your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes... This option allows you to discard the selections you made changes to fields other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 2-22 ASUS M4A78 PLUS
... and restore the previously saved values. Select OK to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option only if you do not want to save your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes... This option allows you to discard the selections you made changes to fields other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 2-22 ASUS M4A78 PLUS