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... less than the total size of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3A78-EM 1-17 however, the 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. Important notice on the operating system listed below. • When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 ...
... less than the total size of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3A78-EM 1-17 however, the 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. Important notice on the operating system listed below. • When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 ...
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... file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. b. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 2. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Insert a 1.44...
... file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. b. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 2. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Insert a 1.44...
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e. Click Start. 2. c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the floppy disk drive. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. d. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Select... latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you can use as shown. ASUS M3A78-EM 2- The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Windows®...
e. Click Start. 2. c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the floppy disk drive. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. d. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Select... latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you can use as shown. ASUS M3A78-EM 2- The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Windows®...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select.
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4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to ...Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. M3A78EM.ROM M3A78EM ASUS M3A78-EM...
4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to ...Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. M3A78EM.ROM M3A78EM ASUS M3A78-EM...
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... 1 or 2 minutes to diagnose LAN cable. v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-39 Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. This is a unique instant...
... 1 or 2 minutes to diagnose LAN cable. v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-39 Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. This is a unique instant...