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...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 2.3.2 System Date 2-16 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A 2-16 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave 2-17 2.3.5 SATA... 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and E-SATA 2-18 2.3.6 SATA Configuration 2-19 2.3.7 System Information 2-20 2.4 Advanced menu 2-21...
...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 2.3.2 System Date 2-16 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A 2-16 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave 2-17 2.3.5 SATA... 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and E-SATA 2-18 2.3.6 SATA Configuration 2-19 2.3.7 System Information 2-20 2.4 Advanced menu 2-21...
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M3A78-EM specifications summary USB Storage / RAID Audio LAN ASUS overclocking features ASUS special features Back panel I/O ports BIOS Supports up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ATI SB700 chipset supports 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 connector 5 x SATA 3Gb/s ...(Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable CPU Voltage at 0.05V increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Express Gate ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Noise Filter AI NAP 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out ...
M3A78-EM specifications summary USB Storage / RAID Audio LAN ASUS overclocking features ASUS special features Back panel I/O ports BIOS Supports up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ATI SB700 chipset supports 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 connector 5 x SATA 3Gb/s ...(Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable CPU Voltage at 0.05V increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Express Gate ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Noise Filter AI NAP 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out ...
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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 x 1394 connector High definition front panel audio connector 1 x system panel connector 1 x CD ...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 ...
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 x 1394 connector High definition front panel audio connector 1 x system panel connector 1 x CD ...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 ...
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Gigabit LAN solution The on your PC! DisplayPort This motherboard introduces the new digital display interface standard DisplayPort. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on this motherboard only supports video signals. This new design features a small and user-friendly connector. Due to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for...
Gigabit LAN solution The on your PC! DisplayPort This motherboard introduces the new digital display interface standard DisplayPort. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on this motherboard only supports video signals. This new design features a small and user-friendly connector. Due to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for...
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...and product models. • Due to chipset limitation, ASUS Express Gate supports USB devices or SATA HDDs (IDE mode) connected to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Set the OnChip SATA Type item in OS. It's a unique motherboard built-in the BIOS to keep in touch with ...independent power to instant fun! See page 2-33 for details. 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design unleashes ultimate memory performances with ...
...and product models. • Due to chipset limitation, ASUS Express Gate supports USB devices or SATA HDDs (IDE mode) connected to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Set the OnChip SATA Type item in OS. It's a unique motherboard built-in the BIOS to keep in touch with ...independent power to instant fun! See page 2-33 for details. 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design unleashes ultimate memory performances with ...
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IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B CDE F G HI PCIEX1 Slot shared - --- - - -- shared - - - - -- shared - - - - -- shared - -...- -- otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Onboard LAN - - JMB1394 - PCI Card1 - - - - ASUS M3A78-EM 1-23 shared - - - - -- PCI Card2 - - - - - shared - - - Onboard USB1.1 Controller 1 shared - --- - - -- Onchip SATA - - --- - shared - - - - - -- shared - - - - Onboard USB1.1 Controller 5 - - Onboard USB1.1 Controller 4 - - --- - -...
IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B CDE F G HI PCIEX1 Slot shared - --- - - -- shared - - - - -- shared - - - - -- shared - -...- -- otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Onboard LAN - - JMB1394 - PCI Card1 - - - - ASUS M3A78-EM 1-23 shared - - - - -- PCI Card2 - - - - - shared - - - Onboard USB1.1 Controller 1 shared - --- - - -- Onchip SATA - - --- - shared - - - - - -- shared - - - - Onboard USB1.1 Controller 5 - - Onboard USB1.1 Controller 4 - - --- - -...
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... ATA hard disk drive. Set the DisplayPort Configuration item in the BIOS to [Enabled] to use hot-plug, set the OnChip SATA Type in , PCIE x16 slot will not be able to support an add-on card. This port connects to the external... port connects a display monitor or a home-theater system. • Due to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. • Due to [AHCI]. To use the DisplayPort. See section 2.3.6 SATA Configuration for any DVI-D compatible device and is plugged in the BIOS settings to chipset limitation, when a DisplayPort...
... ATA hard disk drive. Set the DisplayPort Configuration item in the BIOS to [Enabled] to use hot-plug, set the OnChip SATA Type in , PCIE x16 slot will not be able to support an add-on card. This port connects to the external... port connects a display monitor or a home-theater system. • Due to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. • Due to [AHCI]. To use the DisplayPort. See section 2.3.6 SATA Configuration for any DVI-D compatible device and is plugged in the BIOS settings to chipset limitation, when a DisplayPort...
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...Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the Support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration through the onboard SB700 controller... GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND R M3A78-EM M3A78-EM SATA Connectors SATA2 SATA1 Important note on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to the SATA5 or SATA6. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-31 The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA...
...Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the Support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration through the onboard SB700 controller... GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND R M3A78-EM M3A78-EM SATA Connectors SATA2 SATA1 Important note on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to the SATA5 or SATA6. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-31 The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA...
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... the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in ] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA5 SATA6 E-SATA SATA Configuration :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] System ...Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M3A78-EM 2-13 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Main Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power ...
... the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in ] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA5 SATA6 E-SATA SATA Configuration :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] System ...Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M3A78-EM 2-13 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Main Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power ...
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...30] System Date [Tue 11/19/2007] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA5 SATA6 E-SATA SATA Configuration D31712i6.2..:::::::Os02048[[[[[[[paKMK48NNNNNNNtb,,,MMoooooooil,,tttttttoendDDDDDDDseeeeeee3ttttttt5533.eeeeeee....5ccccccc2255ttttttt55ieeeeeeeiindddddddiinn.]]]]]]]nn.... :[Not Detected] System Information Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system ....61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.8 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up Window ASUS M3A78-EM 2-15
...30] System Date [Tue 11/19/2007] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA5 SATA6 E-SATA SATA Configuration D31712i6.2..:::::::Os02048[[[[[[[paKMK48NNNNNNNtb,,,MMoooooooil,,tttttttoendDDDDDDDseeeeeee3ttttttt5533.eeeeeee....5ccccccc2255ttttttt55ieeeeeeeiindddddddiinn.]]]]]]]nn.... :[Not Detected] System Information Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system ....61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.8 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up Window ASUS M3A78-EM 2-15
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... Time 19:34:30] System Date [Tue 11/19/2007] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA5 SATA6 E-SATA SATA Configuration :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB...
... Time 19:34:30] System Date [Tue 11/19/2007] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA5 SATA6 E-SATA SATA Configuration :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB...
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... entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. Select a device item then press to display the SATA device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async...Chapter 2: BIOS setup These items show N/A if no IDE device is not already formatted with LBA Mode disabled. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto]...
... entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. Select a device item then press to display the SATA device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async...Chapter 2: BIOS setup These items show N/A if no IDE device is not already formatted with LBA Mode disabled. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto]...
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... Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [SATA] SATA IDE Combined Mode [Enabled] Options Disabled Enabled OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables OnChip SATA Channel. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 SATA Configuration The Storage Configuration menu...
... Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [SATA] SATA IDE Combined Mode [Enabled] Options Disabled Enabled OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables OnChip SATA Channel. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A78-EM 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 SATA Configuration The Storage Configuration menu...
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...set, copy the RAID driver from the Support DVD to a floppy before you set the OnChip SATA Type. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. OnChip SATA Type [SATA] This item appears only when you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive....Megatrends, Inc. Allows you an overview of the general system specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. SATA IDE Combined Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables SATA IDE Combined Mode Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you to set the OnChip...
...set, copy the RAID driver from the Support DVD to a floppy before you set the OnChip SATA Type. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. OnChip SATA Type [SATA] This item appears only when you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive....Megatrends, Inc. Allows you an overview of the general system specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. SATA IDE Combined Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables SATA IDE Combined Mode Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you to set the OnChip...
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ASUS M3A78-EM 3- Click an item to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI Vista32 driver disk. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista32 Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Most user manual files ... Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Driver XP 32/64bit 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...
ASUS M3A78-EM 3- Click an item to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI Vista32 driver disk. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista32 Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Most user manual files ... Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Driver XP 32/64bit 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...