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M4A78L-M LE specifications summary Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS ASUS special features 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 connector 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations... Atheros® PCIe Gigabit LAN VIA® VT1708S High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming technologies Supports S/PDIF_OUT interface * Update the audio driver...
M4A78L-M LE specifications summary Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS ASUS special features 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 connector 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations... Atheros® PCIe Gigabit LAN VIA® VT1708S High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming technologies Supports S/PDIF_OUT interface * Update the audio driver...
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xii M4A78L-M LE specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable DRAM voltage ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xii M4A78L-M LE specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable DRAM voltage ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Refer to the Internet. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-3 It also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations for Serial ATA hard drives. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, ... simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. • Update the audio driver to the latest version. • Use the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that automatically detects and identifies what...
Refer to the Internet. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-3 It also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations for Serial ATA hard drives. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, ... simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. • Update the audio driver to the latest version. • Use the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that automatically detects and identifies what...
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... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on shared slots..., ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1....
... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on shared slots..., ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1....
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... 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ... the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard ...
... 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ... the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard ...
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...using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires ... the Internet. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Quit all its features. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ...utility to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avail all... click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a ...
...using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires ... the Internet. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Quit all its features. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ...utility to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avail all... click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a ...
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... value of a field, select it for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information The driver developer may enable it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is...
... value of a field, select it for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information The driver developer may enable it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is...
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...], only SATA 1/2/3/4 can be detected under OS. • When SATA 1/2/3/4 are configured as [AHCI] and SATA 5/6 are configured as [IDE], you to install the AHCI driver, so that you can access the devices on SATA 5/6 before entering OS. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information When this item to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled...
...], only SATA 1/2/3/4 can be detected under OS. • When SATA 1/2/3/4 are configured as [AHCI] and SATA 5/6 are configured as [IDE], you to install the AHCI driver, so that you can access the devices on SATA 5/6 before entering OS. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information When this item to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled...
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...clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] [DCT 1] [Both] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set Memory Clock ...programming method. Use the / keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1.20000V to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78L-M LE 2-11 HT Link Width [Auto] Sets the HyperTransport link width. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.61000V] [Min. = 1.10000V] ...
...clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] [DCT 1] [Both] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set Memory Clock ...programming method. Use the / keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1.20000V to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78L-M LE 2-11 HT Link Width [Auto] Sets the HyperTransport link width. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.61000V] [Min. = 1.10000V] ...