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Contents 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-31 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-32 2.6 Boot menu 2-33 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-34 2.6.3 Security 2-36 2.7 Tools menu 2-38 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-38 2.7.2 Express Gate 2-39 2.7.3 AI NET 2 2-39 2.8 Exit menu 2-40 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the Support DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-7 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-8 3.2.7 Other ...
Contents 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-31 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-32 2.6 Boot menu 2-33 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-34 2.6.3 Security 2-36 2.7 Tools menu 2-38 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-38 2.7.2 Express Gate 2-39 2.7.3 AI NET 2 2-39 2.8 Exit menu 2-40 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the Support DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-7 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-8 3.2.7 Other ...
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... a small and user-friendly connector. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on -board LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. See pages 1-27, 1-35 and 2-27 for five onboard SATA connectors. The onboard ATI® SB700 allows RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 configurations for details. See pages 1-33 and 2-19 for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers. 8-channel high definition audio Enjoy high-quality sound system on this motherboard only supports video signals.
... a small and user-friendly connector. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on -board LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. See pages 1-27, 1-35 and 2-27 for five onboard SATA connectors. The onboard ATI® SB700 allows RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 configurations for details. See pages 1-33 and 2-19 for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers. 8-channel high definition audio Enjoy high-quality sound system on this motherboard only supports video signals.
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... 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is subject to hardware configurations and product models. • Due to chipset limitation, ASUS Express Gate supports USB devices or SATA HDDs (IDE mode) connected to SATA port 1-4 only. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with independent power to core components, while providing fast transient response and stability for future BIOS and Express Gate software updates. You can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like...
... 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is subject to hardware configurations and product models. • Due to chipset limitation, ASUS Express Gate supports USB devices or SATA HDDs (IDE mode) connected to SATA port 1-4 only. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with independent power to core components, while providing fast transient response and stability for future BIOS and Express Gate software updates. You can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like...
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... details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you are temporarily away. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. You can continue running at minimum power and noise when you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can real-time change the mode under operating system to suit your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Update your...
... details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you are temporarily away. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. You can continue running at minimum power and noise when you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can real-time change the mode under operating system to suit your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Update your...
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... on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . Make sure to the card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-21 Keep the screw for the expansion card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Replace the system...
... on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . Make sure to the card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-21 Keep the screw for the expansion card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Replace the system...
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... Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port connects the side speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 9. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-27 Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 12. Rear Speaker Out port (black). In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Line Out port...
... Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port connects the side speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 9. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-27 Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 12. Rear Speaker Out port (black). In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Line Out port...
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... 2: BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "M3A78EM.ROM". Turn on the system. 2. Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard Support DVD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard Support DVD, the...
... 2: BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "M3A78EM.ROM". Turn on the system. 2. Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard Support DVD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard Support DVD, the...
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You can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS M3A78-EM 2- Then press . 4. When the correct BIOS file is available in the Support DVD that allows you to...
You can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS M3A78-EM 2- Then press . 4. When the correct BIOS file is available in the Support DVD that allows you to...
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... sub-menu for each IDE device. Setting to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M3A78-EM...
... sub-menu for each IDE device. Setting to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M3A78-EM...
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Main SATA1 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST380817AS Size : 80.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-6 SMART Monitoring: Supported Disabled: Disables LBA Mode Auto: Enables LBA Mode if the device supports it and the device is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. These values are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 SATA 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and E-SATA While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. ...
Main SATA1 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST380817AS Size : 80.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-6 SMART Monitoring: Supported Disabled: Disables LBA Mode Auto: Enables LBA Mode if the device supports it and the device is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. These values are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 SATA 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and E-SATA While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. ...
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...[Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-19 When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to configure your storage device(s). Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 SATA Configuration The Storage Configuration menu allows you to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to display the sub-menu. Main Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY OnChip SATA...
...[Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-19 When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to configure your storage device(s). Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 SATA Configuration The Storage Configuration menu allows you to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to display the sub-menu. Main Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY OnChip SATA...
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...[RAID] [AHCI] If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. OnChip SATA Type [SATA] This item appears only when you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in a created RAID set, copy the RAID driver from the Support DVD to a floppy before you set the OnChip SATA Type. SATA IDE Combined Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables SATA IDE Combined Mode Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
...[RAID] [AHCI] If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. OnChip SATA Type [SATA] This item appears only when you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in a created RAID set, copy the RAID driver from the Support DVD to a floppy before you set the OnChip SATA Type. SATA IDE Combined Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables SATA IDE Combined Mode Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... Width [Auto] [Auto] Memory Timming and Voltage Memory Clock Mode DRAM Timing Mode Memory OverVoltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to display the following items: Chipset Voltage Chipset OverVoltage [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M3A78-EM 2-21 Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB...
... Width [Auto] [Auto] Memory Timming and Voltage Memory Clock Mode DRAM Timing Mode Memory OverVoltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to display the following items: Chipset Voltage Chipset OverVoltage [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M3A78-EM 2-21 Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB...
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... Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-23 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration...
... Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-23 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration...
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...the high definition audio controller. 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Devices configuration Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port IRQ [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [Normal] [IRQ7] Allows BIOS to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [HDMI Output] [SPDIF Output] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-27 Onboard Devices Configuration HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting [SPDIF Output] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] 1394...
...the high definition audio controller. 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Devices configuration Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port IRQ [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [Normal] [IRQ7] Allows BIOS to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [HDMI Output] [SPDIF Output] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-27 Onboard Devices Configuration HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting [SPDIF Output] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] 1394...
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OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1394 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends...
OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1394 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends...
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...enable or disable the USB functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controllers [Enabled] Enables or disables USB 2.0 Controllers. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-29 Setting to Auto allows the system to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Advanced USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Options Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions USB 2.0 Controllers Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto...
...enable or disable the USB functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controllers [Enabled] Enables or disables USB 2.0 Controllers. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-29 Setting to Auto allows the system to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Advanced USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Options Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions USB 2.0 Controllers Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto...
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... fan auto mode start working temperature. Configuration options: [51ºC] ~ [66ºC] 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Settings Power Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to change the system boot options. ASUS M3A78-EM 2-33 A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set...
... fan auto mode start working temperature. Configuration options: [51ºC] ~ [66ºC] 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Settings Power Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to change the system boot options. ASUS M3A78-EM 2-33 A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set...
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... "Password Installed" appears after you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. If you forget your BIOS password, you successfully set your password. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. After you to change the system security settings. Select Screen Change Supervisor Password Select Item +- From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default NotEISnCstaExllietd. The message "Password uninstalled" appears. See section "1.9 Jumpers" for...
... "Password Installed" appears after you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. If you forget your BIOS password, you successfully set your password. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. After you to change the system security settings. Select Screen Change Supervisor Password Select Item +- From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default NotEISnCstaExllietd. The message "Password uninstalled" appears. See section "1.9 Jumpers" for...
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... motherboard. Right-click on graphics card is NOT enabled in your computer. ASUS M3A78-EM A- Restart your computer after the installation is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to be the main monitor. When a confirmation message pops up, click Yes. A.3 Installing AMD Chipset Driver To install the driver that comes with your graphics card for about one minute. 4. Insert the Support DVD that supports Hybrid CrossFireX technology: 1. If Autorun is set...
... motherboard. Right-click on graphics card is NOT enabled in your computer. ASUS M3A78-EM A- Restart your computer after the installation is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to be the main monitor. When a confirmation message pops up, click Yes. A.3 Installing AMD Chipset Driver To install the driver that comes with your graphics card for about one minute. 4. Insert the Support DVD that supports Hybrid CrossFireX technology: 1. If Autorun is set...
