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... 2 2-38 2.7.2 Express Gate 2-39 2.7.3 AI NET 2 2-39 2.8 Exit menu 2-40 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the Support DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-7 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-8 3.2.7 Other information 3-8 Appendix: A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ System requirements A-2 Before you proceed A-2 Installing AMD Chipset...
... 2 2-38 2.7.2 Express Gate 2-39 2.7.3 AI NET 2 2-39 2.8 Exit menu 2-40 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the Support DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-7 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-8 3.2.7 Other information 3-8 Appendix: A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ System requirements A-2 Before you proceed A-2 Installing AMD Chipset...
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xii 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... fan connectors 24-pin EATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector User manual 2 x Serial ATA cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable 2 in 1 Q-Connector uATX Form factor: 9.6'' x 9.6'' (24.4cm x 24.4cm) Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *...
xii 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... fan connectors 24-pin EATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector User manual 2 x Serial ATA cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable 2 in 1 Q-Connector uATX Form factor: 9.6'' x 9.6'' (24.4cm x 24.4cm) Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *...
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... firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-21 Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections ...to the card. Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to use . 4. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
... firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-21 Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections ...to the card. Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to use . 4. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
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...- --- - - -- Onboard USB2.0 Controller 1 - - --- - - -- Onchip SATA - - --- - shared - - - - - -- ASUS M3A78-EM 1-23 shared - - - - -- PCI Card1 - - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Onboard USB1.1 Controller 2 - - --- - - -- Onboard USB1.1 Controller 5 - - shared - - - - -- shared - - - - -- shared - - - - -- JMB1394 - shared - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B CDE F G HI PCIEX1 Slot shared - --- - - -- shared - - - - PCIEX16 Slot - -
...- --- - - -- Onboard USB2.0 Controller 1 - - --- - - -- Onchip SATA - - --- - shared - - - - - -- ASUS M3A78-EM 1-23 shared - - - - -- PCI Card1 - - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Onboard USB1.1 Controller 2 - - --- - - -- Onboard USB1.1 Controller 5 - - shared - - - - -- shared - - - - -- shared - - - - -- JMB1394 - shared - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B CDE F G HI PCIEX1 Slot shared - --- - - -- shared - - - - PCIEX16 Slot - -
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.... 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port is for a VGA monitor or other protected content. • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA output that features different display on 2 monitors at the same time if you connect 2 monitors to both the onboard VGA and... 89 10 11 12 18 17 16 15 14 13 1. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a High-Definition Multimedia...
.... 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port is for a VGA monitor or other protected content. • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA output that features different display on 2 monitors at the same time if you connect 2 monitors to both the onboard VGA and... 89 10 11 12 18 17 16 15 14 13 1. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a High-Definition Multimedia...
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... The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Then press . 4. This utility is found . (2) Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS M3A78-EM 2- You... can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash2 and press . ...
... The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Then press . 4. This utility is found . (2) Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS M3A78-EM 2- You... can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash2 and press . ...
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... [SATA] This item appears only when you set the OnChip SATA Type. The BIOS automatically detects the items in a created RAID set, copy 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...
... [SATA] This item appears only when you set the OnChip SATA Type. The BIOS automatically detects the items in a created RAID set, copy 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...
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... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Select Screen Select Item +- The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.24 AGESA Version: ...automatically detects. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) ...
... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Select Screen Select Item +- The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.24 AGESA Version: ...automatically detects. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) ...
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...are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. Click an icon to... BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. 3.1 Installing an operating...
...are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. Click an icon to... BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. 3.1 Installing an operating...
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... versions. AMD VGA Driver Installs the AMD VGA driver. Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN driver AMD Cool'n'Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS M3A78-EM 3- ASUS InstAll - Install the necessary drivers to activate the...
... versions. AMD VGA Driver Installs the AMD VGA driver. Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN driver AMD Cool'n'Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS M3A78-EM 3- ASUS InstAll - Install the necessary drivers to activate the...
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... easily manage, edit share and protect your multimedia data. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS M3A78-EM 3- The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document... and restore your computer. WinZip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression and protection. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
... easily manage, edit share and protect your multimedia data. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS M3A78-EM 3- The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document... and restore your computer. WinZip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression and protection. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
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ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Anti-Virus Utility Installs the anti-virus application that detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroy data. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. Anti-Virus Utility Download Downloads and installs the latest anti-virus application. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Expres Gate.
ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Anti-Virus Utility Installs the anti-virus application that detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroy data. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. Anti-Virus Utility Download Downloads and installs the latest anti-virus application. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Expres Gate.
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... an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI Vista64 driver disk. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ASUS M3A78-EM 3- Make ATI RAID/AHCI Driver XP 32/64bit Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. ...Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista64 Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI...
... an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI Vista64 driver disk. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ASUS M3A78-EM 3- Make ATI RAID/AHCI Driver XP 32/64bit Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. ...Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista64 Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI...
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... DVD that comes with your M3A78-EM into the optical drive. Restart your motherboard. When the system restarts, wait for a few seconds for about one minute. 4. Refer to the User Guide that supports Hybrid CrossFireX technology: 1. When a confirmation message pops up, click Yes. ASUS M3A78-EM A- From the Drivers menu, click AMD Chipset Driver to run the DVD...
... DVD that comes with your M3A78-EM into the optical drive. Restart your motherboard. When the system restarts, wait for a few seconds for about one minute. 4. Refer to the User Guide that supports Hybrid CrossFireX technology: 1. When a confirmation message pops up, click Yes. ASUS M3A78-EM A- From the Drivers menu, click AMD Chipset Driver to run the DVD...