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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... v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPIv2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 2in1 SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1x I/O Shield User manual ATX form factor: 12'' x 8.8'' (30.5cm x 22.3cm) Drivers ASUS LiveUpdate Utility ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPIv2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 2in1 SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1x I/O Shield User manual ATX form factor: 12'' x 8.8'' (30.5cm x 22.3cm) Drivers ASUS LiveUpdate Utility ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...slots and the expansion cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on the system...cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This...
...slots and the expansion cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on the system...cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This...
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... of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. To run the DVD. 1-30 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE... enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions/ Windows® Vista Service ...
... of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. To run the DVD. 1-30 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE... enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions/ Windows® Vista Service ...
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... Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to complete the installation. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Always...
... Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to complete the installation. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Always...
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Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] When SATA is configured as [AHCI] in this menu. Ensure to install the AHCI driver to detect and use SATA port 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 in AHCI mode under OS. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to select the SATA type. Processor Displays the ...
Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] When SATA is configured as [AHCI] in this menu. Ensure to install the AHCI driver to detect and use SATA port 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 in AHCI mode under OS. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to select the SATA type. Processor Displays the ...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-12 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Configuration options: [Auto] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU prefetching. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled]...Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation.
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-12 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Configuration options: [Auto] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU prefetching. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled]...Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation.