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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 menu 2-7 2.3.1 System...
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 menu 2-7 2.3.1 System...
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... up to change without notice. 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...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: - Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M4A78LT-M LX specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS...
... up to change without notice. 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...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: - Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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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... Key allows you to personalize your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances...
... Key allows you to personalize your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances...
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.... Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that allows you to complete the installation. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Always update the utility to download then click Next. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-1 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is...
.... Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that allows you to complete the installation. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Always update the utility to download then click Next. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-1 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is...
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... Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions 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, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. 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) DATE: 01/06...
... Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions 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, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. 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) DATE: 01/06...
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... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is found, the utility...
... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is found, the utility...
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...or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure optimum performance. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load ...not press , POST continues with its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to ensure system compatibility and stability. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Setup Defaults...
...or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure optimum performance. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load ...not press , POST continues with its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to ensure system compatibility and stability. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Setup Defaults...
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...Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS...], the processor has the best overclocking performance. When this item is set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per...
...Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS...], the processor has the best overclocking performance. When this item is set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per...
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... Version 0306 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run the utility to display the sub-menu. When you to configure options for details. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-21 This utility supports: 1.FAT... 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2...
... Version 0306 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run the utility to display the sub-menu. When you to configure options for details. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-21 This utility supports: 1.FAT... 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2...
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... profile to save your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Load CMOS Profiles Allows you to save and load CMOS. ASUSTek O.C. Start O.C. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can ... partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A78LT-M LX VER: 0306 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 01/06/2011 Restore CMOS BOARD:...
... profile to save your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Load CMOS Profiles Allows you to save and load CMOS. ASUSTek O.C. Start O.C. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can ... partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A78LT-M LX VER: 0306 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 01/06/2011 Restore CMOS BOARD:...