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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi A78M-A specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Jumpers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-14 1.8 Software support 1-23 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu 2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker...
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi A78M-A specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Jumpers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-14 1.8 Software support 1-23 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu 2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker...
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... do not try to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the ...adapter or extension cord. It includes descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables ...
... do not try to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the ...adapter or extension cord. It includes descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables ...
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...Lifespan with HD audio module in the front panel to ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability. ASUS AI Charger - A78M-A specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD® A78 FCH: - 6 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, ...excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O to support an 8- Strong ESD Protection for APU ASUS DRAM Fuse - ASUS EPU - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Fan Xpert - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circui damage prevention ASUS ESD Guard - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 -...
...Lifespan with HD audio module in the front panel to ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability. ASUS AI Charger - A78M-A specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD® A78 FCH: - 6 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, ...excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O to support an 8- Strong ESD Protection for APU ASUS DRAM Fuse - ASUS EPU - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Fan Xpert - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circui damage prevention ASUS ESD Guard - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 -...
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viii A78M-A specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Operating System Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (... 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit Windows® 8...
viii A78M-A specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Operating System Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (... 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFreen BIOS 3, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Windows® 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit Windows® 8...
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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting ... cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. To remove a DIMM B A A 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card...
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting ... cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. To remove a DIMM B A A 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card...
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... the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. A78M-A CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A78M-A Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the... when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. For...
... the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. A78M-A CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A78M-A Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the... when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. For...
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... NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). otherwise, the system would not power up 3. ASUS A78M-A 1-13 Keyboard wake-up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to... supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. A78M-A USBPWF 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) A78M-A USB device wake up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in...
... NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). otherwise, the system would not power up 3. ASUS A78M-A 1-13 Keyboard wake-up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to... supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. A78M-A USBPWF 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) A78M-A USB device wake up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in...
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...Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in... SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND A78M-A SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND A78M-A SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s...
...Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in... SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND A78M-A SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND A78M-A SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s...
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...Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND A78M-A SPDIF_OUT A78M-A Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC... NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A78M-A HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant ...
...Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND A78M-A SPDIF_OUT A78M-A Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC... NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A78M-A HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant ...
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... select a boot logo Click to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS A78M-A 2-1 With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the...
... select a boot logo Click to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS A78M-A 2-1 With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the...
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... a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enable it. 3. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility,... download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Before you to the ...
... a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enable it. 3. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility,... download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Before you to the ...
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... you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. ASUS A78M-A 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows...
... you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. ASUS A78M-A 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows...
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...for DOS V1.30 A78M-A 0301 05/08/2013 A78MA.CAP 8194 2013-05-08 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. Booting the system to Drive D (USB flash drive). When the ASUS Logo appears, press ...to the USB port. 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. At the FreeDOS prompt, type ...
...for DOS V1.30 A78M-A 0301 05/08/2013 A78MA.CAP 8194 2013-05-08 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. Booting the system to Drive D (USB flash drive). When the ASUS Logo appears, press ...to the USB port. 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. At the FreeDOS prompt, type ...
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.... 3. Restart your computer. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. 4. Select Yes and press . ASUS A78M-A 2-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while...
.... 3. Restart your computer. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. 4. Select Yes and press . ASUS A78M-A 2-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while...
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... The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to select the display language, system performance mode and... match what you in this motherboard apply for most conditions to your data or system. You can be used under the Exit Menu. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you see on the system chassis. • Press the power button to erase the...
... The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to select the display language, system performance mode and... match what you in this motherboard apply for most conditions to your data or system. You can be used under the Exit Menu. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you see on the system chassis. • Press the power button to erase the...
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... display language of the Advanced Mode. The figure below shows an example of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU temperature, CPU Voltage output, DRAM information and CPU/Chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or...only when the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for details. ASUS A78M-A 2-7 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. The default screen for the detailed configurations. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced...
... display language of the Advanced Mode. The figure below shows an example of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU temperature, CPU Voltage output, DRAM information and CPU/Chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or...only when the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for details. ASUS A78M-A 2-7 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. The default screen for the detailed configurations. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced...
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... use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Menu bar Pop-up window Navigation keys Scroll bar Last modified settings Quick note...
... use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Menu bar Pop-up window Navigation keys Scroll bar Last modified settings Quick note...
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... program. Quick Note button This button allows you to enter notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can change the value of a field, select it and press to display a list of the ... field is a brief description of the menu screen are items that you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. ASUS A78M-A 2-9 Use the navigation keys to display the other items on the screen. You cannot select an item that item. Pop-up window Select a menu item ...
... program. Quick Note button This button allows you to enter notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can change the value of a field, select it and press to display a list of the ... field is a brief description of the menu screen are items that you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. ASUS A78M-A 2-9 Use the navigation keys to display the other items on the screen. You cannot select an item that item. Pop-up window Select a menu item ...
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... allows you to set the system time. 2.4.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to the item. 2. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your mouse to add the ...item to change the system security settings. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.4.3 System Time [xx:...
... allows you to set the system time. 2.4.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to the item. 2. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your mouse to add the ...item to change the system security settings. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.4.3 System Time [xx:...
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... then press . 4. See section 1.6 Jumpers for accessing the system. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. ASUS A78M-A 2-11 Confirm the password when prompted. Otherwise, you set a password, this item shows Installed. To clear the user password, follow the same steps ...as in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. ...
... then press . 4. See section 1.6 Jumpers for accessing the system. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. ASUS A78M-A 2-11 Confirm the password when prompted. Otherwise, you set a password, this item shows Installed. To clear the user password, follow the same steps ...as in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. ...