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...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 menu 2-12 2.6 Advanced menu 2-16 2.7 Monitor menu 2-22 2.8 Boot menu 2-25 2.9 Tools menu 2-32 2.10 Exit menu 2-33 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS...
...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 menu 2-12 2.6 Advanced menu 2-16 2.7 Monitor menu 2-22 2.8 Boot menu 2-25 2.9 Tools menu 2-32 2.10 Exit menu 2-33 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS...
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...package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS A78M-A motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit... operating system. A78M-A specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® FM2+ socket for AMD® A-Series/Athlon series...
...package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS A78M-A motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit... operating system. A78M-A specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® FM2+ socket for AMD® A-Series/Athlon series...
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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-... 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 / 8 64-bit Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit Windows® XP Drivers...
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-... 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 / 8 64-bit Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit Windows® XP Drivers...
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...the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is notched differently to prevent installation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Check with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - ... the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 A78M-A A78M-A 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •...
...the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is notched differently to prevent installation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Check with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - ... the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 A78M-A A78M-A 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •...
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... for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 ASUS A78M-A 1-9 Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor...
... for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 ASUS A78M-A 1-9 Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor...
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...; If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. A78M-A CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A78M-A Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins... 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. You can clear the CMOS memory of date...
...; If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. A78M-A CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A78M-A Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins... 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. You can clear the CMOS memory of date...
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... you to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. Use...
... you to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. Use...
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... Allows you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to the default setting. 2.5.3 APU Multiplier [Auto] Allows you set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR32133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] Selecting ...Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ASUS A78M-A 2-13 The values range from 90.0MHz to 300.0MHz. 2.5.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the NB frequency. Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU ...
... Allows you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to the default setting. 2.5.3 APU Multiplier [Auto] Allows you set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR32133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] Selecting ...Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ASUS A78M-A 2-13 The values range from 90.0MHz to 300.0MHz. 2.5.2 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the NB frequency. Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU ...
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...Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on the system. ASUS A78M-A 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] APM Master enable [Auto] Enables or disables APM Master. The SATA Port ...to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Bank Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [AHCI] Allows you to set it to [Auto] for automatic configuration...
...Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on the system. ASUS A78M-A 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] APM Master enable [Auto] Enables or disables APM Master. The SATA Port ...to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Bank Interleaving [Enabled] Enables or disables the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [AHCI] Allows you to set it to [Auto] for automatic configuration...
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...Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press [Enter] ...! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select ... Detect (SPD) information of the setup profile. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings...
...Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press [Enter] ...! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select ... Detect (SPD) information of the setup profile. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings...