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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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...the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to... standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix This chapter describes how to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX under Windows Vista OS.
...the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to... standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix This chapter describes how to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX under Windows Vista OS.
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... with max. resolution up to 256MB Supports DisplayPort with max. M3A78-EM specifications summary CPU. Hence, a maximum of 3GB system memory is supported by AM2+ CPU for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** When you are using a Windows 32-bit operation system. 1 x PCI Express™ x16... graphics GPU QVL which supports the Hybrid CrossFireX technology. ** Due to www.asus.com or user manual for one DIMM per channel only. ** Refer to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. (continued on the next page) resolution up ...
... with max. resolution up to 256MB Supports DisplayPort with max. M3A78-EM specifications summary CPU. Hence, a maximum of 3GB system memory is supported by AM2+ CPU for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** When you are using a Windows 32-bit operation system. 1 x PCI Express™ x16... graphics GPU QVL which supports the Hybrid CrossFireX technology. ** Due to www.asus.com or user manual for one DIMM per channel only. ** Refer to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. (continued on the next page) resolution up ...
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... computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other protected content. HDMI/DVI/RGB Support With an HDMI to www.asus.com for the supported CPU models. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Hybrid CrossFireX ATI new technology Hybrid CrossFireX greatly boosts graphics performance...for one DIMM per channel only. 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. HDMI Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)...
... computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other protected content. HDMI/DVI/RGB Support With an HDMI to www.asus.com for the supported CPU models. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Hybrid CrossFireX ATI new technology Hybrid CrossFireX greatly boosts graphics performance...for one DIMM per channel only. 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. HDMI Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)...
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.... Set the OnChip SATA Type item in OS. 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! 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS AI Life Features Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online...
.... Set the OnChip SATA Type item in OS. 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! 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS AI Life Features Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online...
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... use this excess memory space and the system will not cause any problem; Important notice on installing Windows® Vista / XP 32-bit version • If you are using a Windows 32-bit version operating system without the Physical Address Extension (PAE) support, the system will allocate ...on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3A78-EM 1-17 You may : - install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets) and another identical DIMM pair in all four sockets OR - The motherboard can not use identical DDR2 ...
... use this excess memory space and the system will not cause any problem; Important notice on installing Windows® Vista / XP 32-bit version • If you are using a Windows 32-bit version operating system without the Physical Address Extension (PAE) support, the system will allocate ...on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3A78-EM 1-17 You may : - install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets) and another identical DIMM pair in all four sockets OR - The motherboard can not use identical DDR2 ...
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...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 Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to ... create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the SATA5 or SATA6. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-31 4. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you connect the original disk to [RAID]. See page 2-20 for Serial...
...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 Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to ... create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the SATA5 or SATA6. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-31 4. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you connect the original disk to [RAID]. See page 2-20 for Serial...
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...AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Windows® XP environment a. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk, a USB flash disk or the motherboard Support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted... the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in the future. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. c. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. e. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS ...
...AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Windows® XP environment a. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk, a USB flash disk or the motherboard Support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted... the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in the future. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. c. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. e. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS ...
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... shown. 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 update the BIOS file in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you to the floppy disk drive. ASUS M3A78-EM 2- Windows® Vista environment a. Right-click Floppy Disk... box. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Click Start. 2. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer.
... shown. 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 update the BIOS file in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you to the floppy disk drive. ASUS M3A78-EM 2- Windows® Vista environment a. Right-click Floppy Disk... box. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Click Start. 2. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer.
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...; This function can switch between drives by pressing before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS M3A78-EM 2- Then press . 4. Quit all Windows® applications before the correct file is copied to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash2 and... press . This utility is found . ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ...
...; This function can switch between drives by pressing before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS M3A78-EM 2- Then press . 4. Quit all Windows® applications before the correct file is copied to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash2 and... press . This utility is found . ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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...ASUS M3A78-EM 2-11 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows...® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 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:...
...ASUS M3A78-EM 2-11 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows...® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 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:...
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... the menu and change the value of the field opposite the item. To change the value of a field, select it then press 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 Some of the...
... the menu and change the value of the field opposite the item. To change the value of a field, select it then press 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 Some of the...
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... a menu item then press to select a field. Select Screen Select Item +- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright ...SATA Configuration D31712i6.2..:::::::Os02048[[[[[[[paKMK48NNNNNNNtb,,,MMoooooooil,,tttttttoendDDDDDDDseeeeeee3ttttttt5533.eeeeeee....5ccccccc2255ttttttt55ieeeeeeeiindddddddiinn.]]]]]]]nn.... :[Not Detected] System Information Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up Window ASUS M3A78-EM 2-15 Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time.
... a menu item then press to select a field. Select Screen Select Item +- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright ...SATA Configuration D31712i6.2..:::::::Os02048[[[[[[[paKMK48NNNNNNNtb,,,MMoooooooil,,tttttttoendDDDDDDDseeeeeee3ttttttt5533.eeeeeee....5ccccccc2255ttttttt55ieeeeeeeiindddddddiinn.]]]]]]]nn.... :[Not Detected] System Information Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up Window ASUS M3A78-EM 2-15 Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time.
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... [Enabled] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-39 This is a unique instant-on environment that the user data will take 1 or 2 minutes to diagnose LAN cable. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other ...setting this item to [Reset], make sure to save the setting to the BIOS so that provides quick access to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 2.7.3 AI NET...
... [Enabled] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-39 This is a unique instant-on environment that the user data will take 1 or 2 minutes to diagnose LAN cable. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other ...setting this item to [Reset], make sure to save the setting to the BIOS so that provides quick access to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 2.7.3 AI NET...
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Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you to load the default values for each of the parameters on even when ... Screen Pressing from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to save the changes that you made changes to fields other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 2-40...
Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you to load the default values for each of the parameters on even when ... Screen Pressing from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to save the changes that you made changes to fields other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 2-40...
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... Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for reference only.
... Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for reference only.
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...in healthy operating condition. 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. This ...utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in installing the ASUS Cool'n'Quiet utility. Installation Wizard...
...in healthy operating condition. 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. This ...utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in installing the ASUS Cool'n'Quiet utility. Installation Wizard...
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Appendix 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.
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... BIOS Setup utility. 2. 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/HD2400 XT/HD3450/HD3470 ... card with an HD2400 PRO GPU. Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to confirm. ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFire™ technology that you to support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. To set the Surround View to save the changes...
... BIOS Setup utility. 2. 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/HD2400 XT/HD3450/HD3470 ... card with an HD2400 PRO GPU. Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to confirm. ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFire™ technology that you to support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. To set the Surround View to save the changes...