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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 ... 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 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'' ...
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 ... 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 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'' ...
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...Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-21 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed...for the card. 2. Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for later use . Keep the screw for the expansion card. Make sure to the card.
...Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-21 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed...for the card. 2. Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for later use . Keep the screw for the expansion card. Make sure to the card.
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Onboard IDE PORT shared - --- - - -- shared - - PCI Card1 - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; ASUS M3A78-EM 1-23 Onboard USB1.1 Controller 2 - - --- - - -- Onboard USB2.0 Controller 1 - - --- - - -- shared - - - - -- shared - - ...inoperable. Onboard USB1.1 Controller 4 - - --- - - -- IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B CDE F G HI PCIEX1 Slot shared - --- - - -- Onboard USB1.1 Controller 3 - - Onboard USB2.0 Controller 2 - - --- - - -- PCI Card2 - - -...
Onboard IDE PORT shared - --- - - -- shared - - PCI Card1 - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; ASUS M3A78-EM 1-23 Onboard USB1.1 Controller 2 - - --- - - -- Onboard USB2.0 Controller 1 - - --- - - -- shared - - - - -- shared - - ...inoperable. Onboard USB1.1 Controller 4 - - --- - - -- IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B CDE F G HI PCIEX1 Slot shared - --- - - -- Onboard USB1.1 Controller 3 - - Onboard USB2.0 Controller 2 - - --- - - -- PCI Card2 - - -...
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... peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 15-pin 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... DVI-I. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to CRT and isn't compatible with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. This port connects an external audio output device via a optical S/PDIF cable. 3. PS/2 keyboard/Mouse Combo port (...
... peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 15-pin 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... DVI-I. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to CRT and isn't compatible with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. This port connects an external audio output device via a optical S/PDIF cable. 3. PS/2 keyboard/Mouse Combo port (...
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(2) Enter BIOS setup program. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can switch between drives ... devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with the motherboard package. When the correct BIOS file is a utility that allows you to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash2 and press . ASUS M3A78-EM 2- Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Quit all Windows® applications before the...
(2) Enter BIOS setup program. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can switch between drives ... devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with the motherboard package. When the correct BIOS file is a utility that allows you to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash2 and press . ASUS M3A78-EM 2- Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Quit all Windows® applications before the...
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... [SATA] This item appears only when you an overview of the general system specifications. Allows you install an operating system to set , copy the RAID driver from the Support DVD to a floppy before you to the selected hard disk drive. Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] If you want to boot the...
... [SATA] This item appears only when you an overview of the general system specifications. Allows you install an operating system to set , copy the RAID driver from the Support DVD to a floppy before you to the selected hard disk drive. Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] If you want to boot the...
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The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode ...[+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x62... Multiplier: 9x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 9x Able to set the chipset over voltage. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-23
The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode ...[+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x62... Multiplier: 9x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 9x Able to set the chipset over voltage. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-23
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The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ...the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers 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 change at www...
The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ...the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers 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 change at www...
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... system versions. AMD Chipset Driver Installs the AMD chipset driver. AMD VGA Driver Installs the AMD VGA driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll - ASUS M3A78-EM 3- Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver. ATI HDMI Driver Installs the ATI HDMI driver. Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek®...
... system versions. AMD Chipset Driver Installs the AMD chipset driver. AMD VGA Driver Installs the AMD VGA driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll - ASUS M3A78-EM 3- Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver. ATI HDMI Driver Installs the ATI HDMI driver. Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek®...
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...-compression and protection. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. WinZip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for updates. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. ASUS M3A78-EM 3- DirectX® improves the multimedia features of the utilities under the Utilities menu...
...-compression and protection. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. WinZip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for updates. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. ASUS M3A78-EM 3- DirectX® improves the multimedia features of the utilities under the Utilities menu...
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ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Expres Gate. Anti-Virus Utility Download Downloads and installs the latest anti-virus application. 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.
ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Expres Gate. Anti-Virus Utility Download Downloads and installs the latest anti-virus application. 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.
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...Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ASUS M3A78-EM 3- Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista64 Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI Vista32 driver disk. Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Most user manual ...files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista32 Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI Vista64 driver disk. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Driver XP 32/64bit Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI...
...Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ASUS M3A78-EM 3- Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista64 Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI Vista32 driver disk. Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Most user manual ...files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista32 Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI Vista64 driver disk. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Driver XP 32/64bit Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI...
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...motherboard. When the system restarts, wait for a few seconds for about one minute. 4. Install a graphics card onto your computer after the installation is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to load automatically. The screen blacks out for the driver ....EXE from the shortcut menu. From the Drivers menu, click AMD Chipset Driver to finish the installation. 3. When a confirmation message pops up, click Yes. ASUS M3A78-EM A- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the User Guide that comes with your M3A78-EM into the optical drive. The ATI CATALYST...
...motherboard. When the system restarts, wait for a few seconds for about one minute. 4. Install a graphics card onto your computer after the installation is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to load automatically. The screen blacks out for the driver ....EXE from the shortcut menu. From the Drivers menu, click AMD Chipset Driver to finish the installation. 3. When a confirmation message pops up, click Yes. ASUS M3A78-EM A- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the User Guide that comes with your M3A78-EM into the optical drive. The ATI CATALYST...