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...BIOS setup 2.1 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 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys... 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 2.5.2 ACPI Support 2-30 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-30 iv
...BIOS setup 2.1 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 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys... 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 2.5.2 ACPI Support 2-30 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-30 iv
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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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... Backwards compatible with an ACPI management function to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. It is enhanced with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for next ...and RAID 10 configurations for details. Due to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on your PC!...
... Backwards compatible with an ACPI management function to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. It is enhanced with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for next ...and RAID 10 configurations for details. Due to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on your PC!...
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... 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. Set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to... and stability for future BIOS and Express Gate software updates. Visit www.asus.com for the CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with independent power to instant fun! You can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM...
... 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. Set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to... and stability for future BIOS and Express Gate software updates. Visit www.asus.com for the CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with independent power to instant fun! You can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM...
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See page 2-6 for details. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- You can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to suit your needs. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. AI Nap With AI Nap, the ...and saving CPU power consumption at a time, making connection quick and accurate. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you to choose from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. See page...
See page 2-6 for details. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- You can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to suit your needs. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. AI Nap With AI Nap, the ...and saving CPU power consumption at a time, making connection quick and accurate. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you to choose from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. See page...
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... power plugs, make sure that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your chassis suppots the front panel IEEE1394 port. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-37 You can provide at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power...
... power plugs, make sure that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your chassis suppots the front panel IEEE1394 port. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-37 You can provide at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power...
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... utility. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to display the following. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Save the BIOS... file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.21 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3A78-EM VER: 0204 (H:00 B:05) DATE:...
... utility. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to display the following. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Save the BIOS... file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.21 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3A78-EM VER: 0204 (H:00 B:05) DATE:...
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... (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Change Field Tab Select Field F1... the default. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recomends are not guaranteed to be auto-adjusted. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M3A78-EM 2-21 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item +- Take caution when changing...
... (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Change Field Tab Select Field F1... the default. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recomends are not guaranteed to be auto-adjusted. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M3A78-EM 2-21 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item +- Take caution when changing...