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...SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR... system, or translated into any language in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). or (2) the serial number of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ...
...SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR... system, or translated into any language in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). or (2) the serial number of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ...
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...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...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 information 3-8 Appendix: A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ System requirements A-2 Before you proceed A-2...
...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...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 information 3-8 Appendix: A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ System requirements A-2 Before you proceed A-2...
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... adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • ...
... adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • ...
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Typography Bold text Italics NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
Typography Bold text Italics NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
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...one DIMM per channel only. ** Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** When you... are using a Windows 32-bit operation system. 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot 2 x PCI 2.2 slots Supports PCI Express™ 2.0 / 1.0 Architecture Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 GPU Supports maximum shared memory up to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard... 2.0, and Pixel Shader 4.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture 4 ...
...one DIMM per channel only. ** Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** When you... are using a Windows 32-bit operation system. 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot 2 x PCI 2.2 slots Supports PCI Express™ 2.0 / 1.0 Architecture Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 GPU Supports maximum shared memory up to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard... 2.0, and Pixel Shader 4.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture 4 ...
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M3A78-EM specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Accessories Form Factor Support CD 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA connectors 1... panel connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Chassis intrusion connector Power/CPU/Chassis fan connectors 24-pin EATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector User manual 2 x Serial ATA cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable 2 in 1 Q-Connector uATX Form factor: 9.6'' x 9.6'' (24.4cm x 24...
M3A78-EM specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Accessories Form Factor Support CD 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA connectors 1... panel connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Chassis intrusion connector Power/CPU/Chassis fan connectors 24-pin EATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector User manual 2 x Serial ATA cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable 2 in 1 Q-Connector uATX Form factor: 9.6'' x 9.6'' (24.4cm x 24...
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... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3A78-EM motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M3A78-EM motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable 2 in 1 Q-Connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual If any of the above items is...
... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3A78-EM motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M3A78-EM motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable 2 in 1 Q-Connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual If any of the above items is...
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...GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND R M3A78-EM M3A78-EM SATA Connectors SATA2 SATA1 Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, ...configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to the SATA5 or SATA6. See page 2-20 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-31 The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA...
...GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND R M3A78-EM M3A78-EM SATA Connectors SATA2 SATA1 Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, ...configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to the SATA5 or SATA6. See page 2-20 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-31 The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA...
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... Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the processor frequency multiplier. Configuration options: [Auto] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to set the HyperTransport link width. Configuration options: [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz...x8.0 1600MHz] [x9.0 1800MHz] Processor Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the processor-NB voltage. Select either one of PCIE. The value ranges from ...
... Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the processor frequency multiplier. Configuration options: [Auto] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to set the HyperTransport link width. Configuration options: [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz...x8.0 1600MHz] [x9.0 1800MHz] Processor Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the processor-NB voltage. Select either one of PCIE. The value ranges from ...
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Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista64 Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI Vista64 driver disk. ASUS M3A78-EM 3- Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista32 Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) ...RAID/AHCI driver for XP/XP 64bit. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Driver XP 32/64bit Driver...
Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista64 Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI Vista64 driver disk. ASUS M3A78-EM 3- Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista32 Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) ...RAID/AHCI driver for XP/XP 64bit. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Driver XP 32/64bit Driver...