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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M4A78-VM IN/SI specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout... 1-17 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-17 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-17 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-2 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-3 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date 2-4 iii
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M4A78-VM IN/SI specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout... 1-17 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-17 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-17 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-2 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-3 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date 2-4 iii
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...A RAID array over 2TB cannot be set as a data disk only. ix M4A78-VM IN/SI specifications summary Storage USB ASUS special features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield User manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x... capacity over 2TB can only be set as a boot disk. Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 port at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x DVI port 1 x HDMI port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-...
...A RAID array over 2TB cannot be set as a data disk only. ix M4A78-VM IN/SI specifications summary Storage USB ASUS special features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield User manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x... capacity over 2TB can only be set as a boot disk. Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 port at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x DVI port 1 x HDMI port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-...
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... the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards... need to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-6
... the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards... need to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-6
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...Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-10 DVI-D Out port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and ...display output support • This table indicates that you follow the system requirements listed below. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher File format Non-protected ...
...Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-10 DVI-D Out port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and ...display output support • This table indicates that you follow the system requirements listed below. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher File format Non-protected ...
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...; Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-16 The HD LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode...
...; Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-16 The HD LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode...
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...the utility will not function. 2-2 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of the following : ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78-VM IN VER: 0308 (H:00 B:01)... DATE: 04/29/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move[B] Backup [Esc] Exit • Enter the BIOS setup program. Go ...
...the utility will not function. 2-2 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of the following : ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78-VM IN VER: 0308 (H:00 B:01)... DATE: 04/29/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move[B] Backup [Esc] Exit • Enter the BIOS setup program. Go ...
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...in this motherboard apply to most conditions to download the latest BIOS file for each IDE/SATA device. See section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in the Primary IDE Master/Slave menus. 2-4 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your screen.... • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to ensure optimum performance. These items show ...
...in this motherboard apply to most conditions to download the latest BIOS file for each IDE/SATA device. See section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in the Primary IDE Master/Slave menus. 2-4 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your screen.... • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to ensure optimum performance. These items show ...
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... frequency. Take caution when changing the settings of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Advanced Settings Hyper Transport Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration... [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to select the Hyper Transport speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-6 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Allows you to malfunction. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] ...
... frequency. Take caution when changing the settings of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Advanced Settings Hyper Transport Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration... [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to select the Hyper Transport speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-6 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Allows you to malfunction. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] ...
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...] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This...
...] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This...
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... user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save or discard your choice. Password Check [Setup] When set to exit. 2-14 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI See 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details. 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you press , a confirmation message...
... user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save or discard your choice. Password Check [Setup] When set to exit. 2-14 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI See 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details. 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you press , a confirmation message...