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...Managing and updating your BIOS 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 ...2-18 2.3.6 SATA Configuration 2-19 2.3.7 System Information 2-20 2.4 Advanced menu 2-21 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-21 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-23 2.4.3 Chipset 2-24 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-27 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-28 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-29 2.5 Power menu 2-30 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-30...
...Managing and updating your BIOS 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 ...2-18 2.3.6 SATA Configuration 2-19 2.3.7 System Information 2-20 2.4 Advanced menu 2-21 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-21 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-23 2.4.3 Chipset 2-24 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-27 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-28 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-29 2.5 Power menu 2-30 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-30...
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...Supports D-Sub with max. M3A78-EM specifications summary CPU. resolution up to 2456 x 1536 @75Hz Supports Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology (For Windows Vista OS only) Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, and Pixel Shader 4.0 * Refer to www.asus...motherboard only supports video signals. (continued on the next page) resolution up to 256MB Supports DisplayPort with max. Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for Phenom™FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processor AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU...
...Supports D-Sub with max. M3A78-EM specifications summary CPU. resolution up to 2456 x 1536 @75Hz Supports Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology (For Windows Vista OS only) Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, and Pixel Shader 4.0 * Refer to www.asus...motherboard only supports video signals. (continued on the next page) resolution up to 256MB Supports DisplayPort with max. Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for Phenom™FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processor AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU...
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M3A78-EM specifications summary USB Storage / RAID Audio LAN ASUS overclocking features ASUS special features Back panel I/O ports BIOS Supports up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ATI SB700 chipset supports 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 connector 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration support 1 x ESATA 3Gb/s connector with RAID 0, RAID...
M3A78-EM specifications summary USB Storage / RAID Audio LAN ASUS overclocking features ASUS special features Back panel I/O ports BIOS Supports up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ATI SB700 chipset supports 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 connector 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration support 1 x ESATA 3Gb/s connector with RAID 0, RAID...
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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 x 1394 connector High definition front panel audio connector 1 x system 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...
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 x 1394 connector High definition front panel audio connector 1 x system 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...
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... environment. AMD® 780G and ATI SB700 chipsets AMD 780G Northbridge is based on 64-bit architecture. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with 2MB... 3.0) interface speed and external graphics in HD DVD and BluRay disks. Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron CPU support The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron and dual-core Athlon 64 X2/ Athlon 64 FX processors with less power consumption...
... environment. AMD® 780G and ATI SB700 chipsets AMD 780G Northbridge is based on 64-bit architecture. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with 2MB... 3.0) interface speed and external graphics in HD DVD and BluRay disks. Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron CPU support The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron and dual-core Athlon 64 X2/ Athlon 64 FX processors with less power consumption...
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...and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of this motherboard can support both DVI and HDMI output. The interface of HD DVD, Blu-Ray Disc and other memory demanding applications. Due to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported by Windows Vista® OS only. ...Refer to DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard supports digital HDMI/DVI and analog D-Sub standards. DDR2 memory support This motherboard is supported by AM2+ CPU for the supported CPU models. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction HDMI/DVI/RGB Support With an HDMI to www.asus.com for one DIMM per channel only...
...and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of this motherboard can support both DVI and HDMI output. The interface of HD DVD, Blu-Ray Disc and other memory demanding applications. Due to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported by Windows Vista® OS only. ...Refer to DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard supports digital HDMI/DVI and analog D-Sub standards. DDR2 memory support This motherboard is supported by AM2+ CPU for the supported CPU models. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction HDMI/DVI/RGB Support With an HDMI to www.asus.com for one DIMM per channel only...
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...and efficient operation. It's a unique motherboard built-in the BIOS to core components, while providing fast transient response and stability for future BIOS and Express Gate software updates. See page 2-33 for details. 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design unleashes ultimate memory... supports USB devices or SATA HDDs (IDE mode) connected to SATA port 1-4 only. Set the OnChip SATA Type item in OS. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving Solution intelligently and automatically provides banlanced computing power and energy consumption. Visit www.asus.com for the CPU ...
...and efficient operation. It's a unique motherboard built-in the BIOS to core components, while providing fast transient response and stability for future BIOS and Express Gate software updates. See page 2-33 for details. 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design unleashes ultimate memory... supports USB devices or SATA HDDs (IDE mode) connected to SATA port 1-4 only. Set the OnChip SATA Type item in OS. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving Solution intelligently and automatically provides banlanced computing power and energy consumption. Visit www.asus.com for the CPU ...
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Power, CPU, and Chassis Fan connectors. (3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the ...motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. 5. These are not jumpers! PWR_FAN CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND GND +12V Rotation R M3A78-EM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M3A78-EM...
Power, CPU, and Chassis Fan connectors. (3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the ...motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. 5. These are not jumpers! PWR_FAN CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND GND +12V Rotation R M3A78-EM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M3A78-EM...
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... the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in this menu. Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] If you want to boot the system from the Support DVD to a floppy before you install an operating system to set the OnChip SATA Type. SATA IDE Combined Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables SATA IDE... Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Allows you an overview of the general system specifications.
... the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in this menu. Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] If you want to boot the system from the Support DVD to a floppy before you install an operating system to set the OnChip SATA Type. SATA IDE Combined Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables SATA IDE... Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Allows you an overview of the general system specifications.
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.../AHCI RaidXpert. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Installation Wizard for utilities. installation wizard for Utilities Launches the 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...
.../AHCI RaidXpert. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Installation Wizard for utilities. installation wizard for Utilities Launches the 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...
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To set the Surround View to [Enabled]. Press to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. 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 ... 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/HD2400 XT/HD3450/HD3470 We recommend that allows you proceed Configure the...
To set the Surround View to [Enabled]. Press to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. 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 ... 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/HD2400 XT/HD3450/HD3470 We recommend that allows you proceed Configure the...