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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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...adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-21 Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may ...tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to the card. See Chapter 2 for the ...
...adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-21 Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may ...tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to the card. See Chapter 2 for the ...
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... Slot - - shared - - - - - -- ASUS M3A78-EM 1-23 Onboard USB1.1 Controller 5 - - Onboard HD Audio shared - --- - - -- Onchip SATA - - --- - Onboard USB1.1 Controller 1 shared - --- - - -- shared - - - - -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Onboard USB1.1 Controller 2 - - --- - - -- PCI Card2 - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B CDE F G HI...
... Slot - - shared - - - - - -- ASUS M3A78-EM 1-23 Onboard USB1.1 Controller 5 - - Onboard HD Audio shared - --- - - -- Onchip SATA - - --- - Onboard USB1.1 Controller 1 shared - --- - - -- shared - - - - -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Onboard USB1.1 Controller 2 - - --- - - -- PCI Card2 - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B CDE F G HI...
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... for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. 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...of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other VGA-compatible devices. 5. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Optical S/PDIF Out port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...
... for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. 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...of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other VGA-compatible devices. 5. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Optical S/PDIF Out port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...
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... an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Go to : • Save the current BIOS file •...to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. When the correct BIOS file is found . ASUS M3A78-EM 2- (2) Enter BIOS setup program. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS...
... an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Go to : • Save the current BIOS file •...to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. When the correct BIOS file is found . ASUS M3A78-EM 2- (2) Enter BIOS setup program. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS...
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... Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup OnChip SATA Type [SATA] This item appears only when you set , copy the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. SATA IDE Combined Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables SATA IDE...
... Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup OnChip SATA Type [SATA] This item appears only when you set , copy the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. SATA IDE Combined Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables SATA IDE...
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... Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-23 The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x62 GART Error Reporting...
... Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-23 The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x62 GART Error Reporting...
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... 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 display Support DVD motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from .... • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice.
... 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 display Support DVD motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from .... • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice.
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... system detects installed devices. drivers installation wizard. ATI HDMI Driver Installs the ATI HDMI driver. ASUS M3A78-EM 3- Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver. Installation Wizard for different operating system versions. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll - ASUS InstAll - Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek®...
... system detects installed devices. drivers installation wizard. ATI HDMI Driver Installs the ATI HDMI driver. ASUS M3A78-EM 3- Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver. Installation Wizard for different operating system versions. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll - ASUS InstAll - Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek®...
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CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to easily manage, edit share and protect your multimedia data. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. WinZip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for updates. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to back up and restore your computer. DirectX..., view, and print documents in your data easily. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. ASUS M3A78-EM 3-
CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to easily manage, edit share and protect your multimedia data. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. WinZip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for updates. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to back up and restore your computer. DirectX..., view, and print documents in your data easily. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. ASUS M3A78-EM 3-
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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 Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Expres Gate. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the anti-virus application that detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroy data.
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 Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Expres Gate. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the anti-virus application that detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroy data.
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... an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI Vista32 driver disk. 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 driver for XP/XP 64bit. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu ...contains a list of the user manual. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista64 Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ASUS M3A78-EM 3- Click an item to create an ATI® Serial ATA ...
... an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI Vista32 driver disk. 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 driver for XP/XP 64bit. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu ...contains a list of the user manual. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista64 Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ASUS M3A78-EM 3- Click an item to create an ATI® Serial ATA ...
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.... The add-on graphics card is set to run the DVD. 2. From the Drivers menu, click AMD Chipset Driver to finish the installation. 3. Click OK. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your motherboard. Follow the onscreen instructions to install it. When the system restarts, wait for a few... add-on the Windows® desktop, then click ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center from the BIN folder. Insert the Support DVD that supports Hybrid CrossFireX technology: 1. ASUS M3A78-EM A- When a confirmation message pops up, click Yes.
.... The add-on graphics card is set to run the DVD. 2. From the Drivers menu, click AMD Chipset Driver to finish the installation. 3. Click OK. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your motherboard. Follow the onscreen instructions to install it. When the system restarts, wait for a few... add-on the Windows® desktop, then click ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center from the BIN folder. Insert the Support DVD that supports Hybrid CrossFireX technology: 1. ASUS M3A78-EM A- When a confirmation message pops up, click Yes.