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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 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 2-3 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...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 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 2-3 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...
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...; If the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and.... Do not place the product in your retailer. About this guide is broken, do not try to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. • Place the product on it by...
...; If the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and.... Do not place the product in your retailer. About this guide is broken, do not try to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. • Place the product on it by...
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... Selection): - Adjustable DRAM Voltage Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I /O connectors BIOS ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 ...BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS Core unlocker ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS AI Charger ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Anti Surge Intelligent overclocking tools: - M4A78LT-M LX specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS...
... Selection): - Adjustable DRAM Voltage Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I /O connectors BIOS ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 ...BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS Core unlocker ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS AI Charger ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Anti Surge Intelligent overclocking tools: - M4A78LT-M LX specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS...
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... in real time. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently...
... in real time. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently...
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... ready The motherboard is in regards to their default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions. C.P.R. eliminates the need to reduce carbon footprint ... Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when...
... ready The motherboard is in regards to their default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions. C.P.R. eliminates the need to reduce carbon footprint ... Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when...
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...SATA3G_6 ICS 9LPRS483 AUDIO CHA_FAN RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 AMD® RS780L Super I/O PCIEX16 M4A78LT-M LX PCIEX1_2 CLRTC Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 8Mb BIOS 7 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP SB_PWR PCI1 USB910 USB78 USBPW5-10 SPEAKER USB56...KBPWR) 1-19 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-25 ATX12V) USB910) 4. Onboard LED 1-5 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-7 AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-26 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-...
...SATA3G_6 ICS 9LPRS483 AUDIO CHA_FAN RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 AMD® RS780L Super I/O PCIEX16 M4A78LT-M LX PCIEX1_2 CLRTC Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 8Mb BIOS 7 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP SB_PWR PCI1 USB910 USB78 USBPW5-10 SPEAKER USB56...KBPWR) 1-19 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-25 ATX12V) USB910) 4. Onboard LED 1-5 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-7 AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-26 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-...
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...do any of 2) SS Corsair CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS Transcend TX1800KLU-2GK 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor A-Data Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair...65533;r�y�i�f �y�o�u�a��re��u�s�in Channel A and Channel B. M4A78LT-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No.
...do any of 2) SS Corsair CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS Transcend TX1800KLU-2GK 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor A-Data Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair...65533;r�y�i�f �y�o�u�a��re��u�s�in Channel A and Channel B. M4A78LT-M LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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...-HCH9(ECC) 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 1024MB SS N/A SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D 1024MB SS N/A K4B1G0846D(ECC) 2048MB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT 2048MB DS N/A SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • •• 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V • • •• • 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6V • • 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • •...
...-HCH9(ECC) 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 1024MB SS N/A SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D 1024MB SS N/A K4B1G0846D(ECC) 2048MB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT 2048MB DS N/A SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • •• 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V • • •• • 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6V • • 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • •...
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DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-15 With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD ... Micron 9HF22D9KPT(ECC) Micron 8LD22D9JNL Micron 9HF22D9KPT Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) N/A Heat-Sink Package Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E Samsung 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 Timing DIMM Voltage (BIOS) 7 7 7 7 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 7 7 7 7 7-7-7-16 1.75V DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...
DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-15 With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD ... Micron 9HF22D9KPT(ECC) Micron 8LD22D9JNL Micron 9HF22D9KPT Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) N/A Heat-Sink Package Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E Samsung 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 Timing DIMM Voltage (BIOS) 7 7 7 7 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 7 7 7 7 7-7-7-16 1.75V DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...
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.... Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI ... describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-17 Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Align the card ...
.... Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI ... describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-17 Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Align the card ...
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.... Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to reenter data. CLRTC 12 23 M4A78LT-M LX Normal Clear RTC (Default) M4A78LT-M LX Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn...
.... Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to reenter data. CLRTC 12 23 M4A78LT-M LX Normal Clear RTC (Default) M4A78LT-M LX Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn...
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...(3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4A78LT-M LX M4A78LT-M LX Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-19 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up feature. This feature ...requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the compurer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. ...
...(3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4A78LT-M LX M4A78LT-M LX Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-19 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up feature. This feature ...requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the compurer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. ...
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... panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. This 9-pin COM1 port is purchased separately. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-21 Serial port. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module ...
... panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. This 9-pin COM1 port is purchased separately. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-21 Serial port. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module ...
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... GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND M4A78LT-M LX SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 M4A78LT-M LX SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA. •.../AHCI, refer to [RAID] in the support DVD. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-23 The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to the RA ID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard ...
... GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND M4A78LT-M LX SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 M4A78LT-M LX SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA. •.../AHCI, refer to [RAID] in the support DVD. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-23 The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to the RA ID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard ...
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..., or click Auto Select then click Next. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all its features. From the dropdown list, select either through the Internet. b. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the...
..., or click Auto Select then click Next. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all its features. From the dropdown list, select either through the Internet. b. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the...
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.... • Enter the BIOS setup program. Press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78LT-M LX VER: 0306 (H:00 B:04...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility...
.... • Enter the BIOS setup program. Press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78LT-M LX VER: 0306 (H:00 B:04...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility...
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... device that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn it and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset... the system while updating the BIOS! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.8 Exit menu ...
... device that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn it and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset... the system while updating the BIOS! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.8 Exit menu ...
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... on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to ensure optimum performance. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to your data or system. We... recommend that you in this motherboard apply to most conditions to update the BIOS or configure its routines...
... on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to ensure optimum performance. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to your data or system. We... recommend that you in this motherboard apply to most conditions to update the BIOS or configure its routines...
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... the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Use [+] or [-] to another. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-5 Use the navigation keys to select a field. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M4A78LT-M LX BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu ...
... the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Use [+] or [-] to another. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-5 Use the navigation keys to select a field. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M4A78LT-M LX BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu ...
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... fields These fields show the values for that menu. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Main Advanced M4A78LT-M LX BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge Support ...the configuration options 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 Select Screen Select Item +- Press the / arrow keys or / keys to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to display the...
... fields These fields show the values for that menu. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Main Advanced M4A78LT-M LX BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge Support ...the configuration options 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 Select Screen Select Item +- Press the / arrow keys or / keys to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to display the...