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... from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) the serial number of the product including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which will be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that uses the...
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... 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations Realtek® 8111E PCle Gigabit LAN controller ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (M4A78LT only) Core Unlocker ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Anti Surge ASUS AI Charger ASUS Turbo Key...
... 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations Realtek® 8111E PCle Gigabit LAN controller ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (M4A78LT only) Core Unlocker ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Anti Surge ASUS AI Charger ASUS Turbo Key...
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...COM connector 3 x Audio jacks 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8 in (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) * Specifications are...
...COM connector 3 x Audio jacks 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8 in (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) * Specifications are...
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ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects 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 EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that detects the current system loadings and...
ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects 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 EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that detects the current system loadings and...
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... the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. M4A78LT Series M4A78LT Series CPU socket AM3 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 1-20 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 4. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 1-25 14. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-19 6. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-20 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56...
... the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. M4A78LT Series M4A78LT Series CPU socket AM3 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 1-20 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 4. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 1-25 14. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-19 6. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-20 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56...
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...on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that...
...on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that...
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... RAID/AHCI, refer to create a SATA RAID set, set through the onboard chipset. The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to [RAID] in the support DVD. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-25 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin...
... RAID/AHCI, refer to create a SATA RAID set, set through the onboard chipset. The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to [RAID] in the support DVD. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-25 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin...
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... OS version and corresponding updates to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer, browse the contents of your computer. The following screen is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-29...
... OS version and corresponding updates to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer, browse the contents of your computer. The following screen is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-29...
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...; desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select...
...; desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select...
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... BIOS file is found . To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Press to enable it. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78LT VER: 0307 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 01/06/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch...
... BIOS file is found . To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Press to enable it. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78LT VER: 0307 (H:00 B:04) DATE: 01/06/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch...
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... support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M4A78LT.ROM (for M4A78LT) or M478LTLE.ROM (for M4A78LT LE). • Download...
... support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M4A78LT.ROM (for M4A78LT) or M478LTLE.ROM (for M4A78LT LE). • Download...
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... is not user-configurable. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of options. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the menu screen is user- Main Advanced M4A78LT BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Disabled] [ESn1Oap(btPiOloSn)esdon]ly S3 only Auto Version 0307 Use [ENTER], [TAB...
... is not user-configurable. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of options. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the menu screen is user- Main Advanced M4A78LT BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Disabled] [ESn1Oap(btPiOloSn)esdon]ly S3 only Auto Version 0307 Use [ENTER], [TAB...
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... options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to display the IDE/SATA device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive...
... options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to display the IDE/SATA device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive...
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..., Inc. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4A78LT BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0307 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-9 JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. 2.3.4 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction. Enter F1 F10...
..., Inc. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4A78LT BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0307 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-9 JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. 2.3.4 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction. Enter F1 F10...
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... ratio. Use / keys to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the VDDNB over voltage. CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Min.=100] [Max.=150] Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Sets the processor frequency multiplier. Configuration options: [Auto] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE...
... ratio. Use / keys to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the VDDNB over voltage. CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Min.=100] [Max.=150] Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Sets the processor frequency multiplier. Configuration options: [Auto] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE...
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...] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows you to [All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. When this item is set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this item is set to DIMMs even though memory slots are not populated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Allows you to select the unganged DRAM mode (64-bit...
...] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows you to [All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. When this item is set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this item is set to DIMMs even though memory slots are not populated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Allows you to select the unganged DRAM mode (64-bit...
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...HD Audio] Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. When this item is set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS M4A78LT Series...
...HD Audio] Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. When this item is set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS M4A78LT Series...
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...the USB storage device to display the configuration options. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to change the USB-related features. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. If...
...the USB storage device to display the configuration options. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to change the USB-related features. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. If...
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... Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power Settings Power M4A78LT BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support Version 0307 Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). When set to [Last State], the system goes into off or on after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power on...
... Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power Settings Power M4A78LT BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support Version 0307 Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). When set to [Last State], the system goes into off or on after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power on...
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... to boot the system. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Main Advanced Boot Settings Power Boot Device Priority M4A78LT BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0307 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Select an item then press to Sub Screen F1...
... to boot the system. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Main Advanced Boot Settings Power Boot Device Priority M4A78LT BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0307 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Select an item then press to Sub Screen F1...