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... 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-8 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 General help 2-14 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-15 2.3 Main menu 2-16 2.3.1 System Time 2-16...
... 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-8 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 General help 2-14 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-15 2.3 Main menu 2-16 2.3.1 System Time 2-16...
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...ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX under Windows... Vista OS. viii This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are ...
...ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX under Windows... Vista OS. viii This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are ...
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... Supports DisplayPort with max. Hence, a maximum of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. resolution up to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. (continued on the next page) resolution... Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology (For Windows Vista OS only) Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, and Pixel Shader 4.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for one DIMM per channel only. ** Refer to 2560 x 1600 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. M3A78-EM specifications summary CPU.
... Supports DisplayPort with max. Hence, a maximum of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. resolution up to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. (continued on the next page) resolution... Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology (For Windows Vista OS only) Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, and Pixel Shader 4.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for one DIMM per channel only. ** Refer to 2560 x 1600 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. M3A78-EM specifications summary CPU.
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...is supported by Windows Vista® OS only. • Refer to www.asus.com for the supported CPU models. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The interface of HD DVD, Blu-Ray Disc and other memory demanding applications. Due to DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard supports digital ...HDMI/DVI and analog D-Sub standards. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to www.asus.com for the discrete graphics GPU QVL which enhances system performance....
...is supported by Windows Vista® OS only. • Refer to www.asus.com for the supported CPU models. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The interface of HD DVD, Blu-Ray Disc and other memory demanding applications. Due to DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard supports digital ...HDMI/DVI and analog D-Sub standards. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to www.asus.com for the discrete graphics GPU QVL which enhances system performance....
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... providing fast transient response and stability for future BIOS and Express Gate software updates. It's a unique motherboard built-in the BIOS to [SATA] before leaving your pictures without entering Windows at anytime! • The actual boot time is the one-stop gateway to instant fun! Set ... 1: Product introduction You can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! Q-Fan The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. What's more, the user...
... providing fast transient response and stability for future BIOS and Express Gate software updates. It's a unique motherboard built-in the BIOS to [SATA] before leaving your pictures without entering Windows at anytime! • The actual boot time is the one-stop gateway to instant fun! Set ... 1: Product introduction You can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! Q-Fan The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. What's more, the user...
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...optimum compatibility, we recommend that you may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3A78-EM 1-17 Important notice on the operating system listed below. You may : - install identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and ...system can support 8 GB physical memory on installing Windows® Vista / XP 32-bit version • If you are using a Windows 32-bit version operating system (e.g. 32-bit Windows XP, 32-bit Vista) without the PAE. The motherboard can not use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for ...
...optimum compatibility, we recommend that you may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3A78-EM 1-17 Important notice on the operating system listed below. You may : - install identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and ...system can support 8 GB physical memory on installing Windows® Vista / XP 32-bit version • If you are using a Windows 32-bit version operating system (e.g. 32-bit Windows XP, 32-bit Vista) without the PAE. The motherboard can not use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for ...
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...to the SATA5 or SATA6. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-31 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5, SATA6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for ... 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 Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how ...
...to the SATA5 or SATA6. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-31 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5, SATA6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for ... 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 Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how ...
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... AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, a USB flash disk or the motherboard Support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3. Refer to the floppy disk...
... AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, a USB flash disk or the motherboard Support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3. Refer to the floppy disk...
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... BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M3A78-EM 2- Windows® Vista environment a. b. Click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to the floppy disk drive... box. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer.
... BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M3A78-EM 2- Windows® Vista environment a. b. Click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to the floppy disk drive... box. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer.
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... The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS M3A78-EM 2- When the correct BIOS file is copied to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash2 and press . The ASUS Update utility is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots... DVD that allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is found. Quit all Windows® applications before the correct file is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
... The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS M3A78-EM 2- When the correct BIOS file is copied to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash2 and press . The ASUS Update utility is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots... DVD that allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is found. Quit all Windows® applications before the correct file is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
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Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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.... Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. M3A78EM.ROM M3A78EM ASUS M3A78-EM 2-11 From the FTP site, select the...
.... Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. M3A78EM.ROM M3A78EM ASUS M3A78-EM 2-11 From the FTP site, select the...
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Use the navigation keys to "2.2.8 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup You cannot select ...
Use the navigation keys to "2.2.8 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup You cannot select ...
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Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced Main Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools System Time 19:34:... Time. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.8 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up Window ASUS M3A78-EM 2-15
Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced Main Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools System Time 19:34:... Time. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.8 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up Window ASUS M3A78-EM 2-15
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The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the ...the Internet browser and Skype. v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-39 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of Express Gate for user action. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Enabled... (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). Choose [Prompt User] to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The first time wizard will run again when you to stay at the Express Gate's first...
The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the ...the Internet browser and Skype. v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-39 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of Express Gate for user action. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Enabled... (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). Choose [Prompt User] to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The first time wizard will run again when you to stay at the Express Gate's first...
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F10 key can be used for this option, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Select OK to save changes and exit. Select OK to the non-... exiting. Press to fields other changes before saving the values to load default values. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option only if you do not want to the Setup program. After selecting this option from this modr ootfrimommethdeialteeglyenedxitbtahristomeexnitu.EF...
F10 key can be used for this option, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Select OK to save changes and exit. Select OK to the non-... exiting. Press to fields other changes before saving the values to load default values. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option only if you do not want to the Setup program. After selecting this option from this modr ootfrimommethdeialteeglyenedxitbtahristomeexnitu.EF...
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...sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. 3.2.1 ...if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding ...
...sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. 3.2.1 ...if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding ...
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... Raid/AHCI RaidXpert Installs the AMD Raid/AHCI RaidXpert. ASUS InstAll - ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. Installation Wizard for utilities. This utility requires...
... Raid/AHCI RaidXpert Installs the AMD Raid/AHCI RaidXpert. ASUS InstAll - ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. Installation Wizard for utilities. This utility requires...
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This chapter describes how to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX under Windows Vista OS. Appendix
This chapter describes how to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX under Windows Vista OS. Appendix
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A.1 System requirements Before using ATI Hybrid CrossFireX, ensure that your system meets the following basic requirements: Operating System: Windows® Vista Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB CPU: AM2+ On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Add-on GPU: HD2400 PRO/...confirm. A- Appendix Select Advanced > Chipset > Internal Graphics, set the UMA Frame Buffer Size to [Enabled]. ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFire™ technology that you use a graphics card with an HD2400 PRO GPU. Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [...
A.1 System requirements Before using ATI Hybrid CrossFireX, ensure that your system meets the following basic requirements: Operating System: Windows® Vista Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB CPU: AM2+ On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Add-on GPU: HD2400 PRO/...confirm. A- Appendix Select Advanced > Chipset > Internal Graphics, set the UMA Frame Buffer Size to [Enabled]. ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFire™ technology that you use a graphics card with an HD2400 PRO GPU. Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [...