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Contents 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 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 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 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System...
Contents 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 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 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 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System...
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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...
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...
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... This is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according...BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to their default settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to overclocking failure. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to update the BIOS...
... This is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according...BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to their default settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to overclocking failure. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to update the BIOS...
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... network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that you need to restore the BIOS in the future. From the dropdown list, select...
... network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that you need to restore the BIOS in the future. From the dropdown list, select...
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... select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78L-M-LE VER: 0302 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 09/02/2009...
... select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78L-M-LE VER: 0302 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 09/02/2009...
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... disk drive, if supported. 3. Insert the support DVD to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Doing...
... disk drive, if supported. 3. Insert the support DVD to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Doing...
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...BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter are for this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS...BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS...
...BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter are for this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS...BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS...
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... the values for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.58 AGESA Version: 3.5.3.1 AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache...window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of options. GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool 'n' Quiet CPU Prefetching C1E Configuration Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enalbed] [Enabled] [Disabled...
... the values for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.58 AGESA Version: 3.5.3.1 AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache...window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of options. GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool 'n' Quiet CPU Prefetching C1E Configuration Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enalbed] [Enabled] [Disabled...
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... from 1.20000V to 1.61000V with a 0.01500V increment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78L-M LE 2-11 Memclock Value [200MHz] Selects the DRAM frequency programming method. Use the / keys to...CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Auto] [8 Bit] [16 Bit] HT Over...Auto] Sets the DRAM timing mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 2.24375V] [Min. = 1....
... from 1.20000V to 1.61000V with a 0.01500V increment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78L-M LE 2-11 Memclock Value [200MHz] Selects the DRAM frequency programming method. Use the / keys to...CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Auto] [8 Bit] [16 Bit] HT Over...Auto] Sets the DRAM timing mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 2.24375V] [Min. = 1....
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...Installed" appears after you set a password, this item to select and update BIOS. When set to set to configure options for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto...containing up to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to [Setup], BIOS checks for special functions. After you set a User Password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. The User Password item on top of the ...
...Installed" appears after you set a password, this item to select and update BIOS. When set to set to configure options for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto...containing up to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to [Setup], BIOS checks for special functions. After you set a User Password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. The User Password item on top of the ...