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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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....asus.com for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 1 x PCI slot 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations Realtek Gigabit LAN ALC887 supports 8-channel* High Definition Audio Supports Single SPDIF Out and Anti-pop function * Use the chassis with max. M4A78LT-M LX specifications summary CPU...
....asus.com for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 1 x PCI slot 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations Realtek Gigabit LAN ALC887 supports 8-channel* High Definition Audio Supports Single SPDIF Out and Anti-pop function * Use the chassis with max. M4A78LT-M LX specifications summary CPU...
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... Flash ROM, AMI 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 Utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in...
... Flash ROM, AMI 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 Utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in...
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...Special features Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power ...Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A78LT-M LX motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices ...
...Special features Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power ...Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A78LT-M LX motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices ...
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... AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA hard drives. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 OS only. • Refer to www.amd.com for high-speed data retrieval...
... AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA hard drives. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 OS only. • Refer to www.amd.com for high-speed data retrieval...
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... to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you ...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...
... to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you ...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...
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... the AMD Opteron™ processor. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in place. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. M4A78LT-M LX M4A78LT-M LX CPU AM3 2. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90... the 940-pin socket designed for the AM3 socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. Use a CPU that is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle;
... the AMD Opteron™ processor. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in place. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. M4A78LT-M LX M4A78LT-M LX CPU AM3 2. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90... the 940-pin socket designed for the AM3 socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. Use a CPU that is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle;
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... dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-15 Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher...
... dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-15 Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher...
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... jumpers! ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-27 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M4A78LT-M LX CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M4A78LT-M LX fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan...
... jumpers! ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-27 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M4A78LT-M LX CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M4A78LT-M LX fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan...
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...[Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. When this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this item is set to ... Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM). When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this item is enhanced. GART Error Reporting...
...[Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. When this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this item is set to ... Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM). When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this item is enhanced. GART Error Reporting...
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...] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / Chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the CPU fan speed is not connected to be displayed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-17 If the fan is below the specified limit,... Alarm [Disabled] Enables or disables RTC to display the detected temperatures. Select Ignored if you set CPU Q-Fan Function to manually set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you do not wish to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
...] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / Chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the CPU fan speed is not connected to be displayed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-17 If the fan is below the specified limit,... Alarm [Disabled] Enables or disables RTC to display the detected temperatures. Select Ignored if you set CPU Q-Fan Function to manually set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you do not wish to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
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...update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/... that you to save the current BIOS file to sub-item. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A78LT-M LX VER: 0306 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 01/06/2011 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ... [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • This function can be loaded. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. ASUSTek O.C. Profile This item allows you to run the utility to run the utility. Press , and choose...
...update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/... that you to save the current BIOS file to sub-item. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A78LT-M LX VER: 0306 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 01/06/2011 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ... [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • This function can be loaded. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. ASUSTek O.C. Profile This item allows you to run the utility to run the utility. Press , and choose...