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... software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings ... that may have to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX under Windows Vista OS. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1:...
... software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings ... that may have to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX under Windows Vista OS. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1:...
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...HDMI™ Technology with max. Hence, a maximum of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. M3A78...-EM specifications summary CPU. Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for Phenom™FX / Phenom ... CrossFireX™ technology (For Windows Vista OS only) Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, and Pixel Shader 4.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors...motherboard only supports video signals. (continued on the next page)
...HDMI™ Technology with max. Hence, a maximum of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. M3A78...-EM specifications summary CPU. Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for Phenom™FX / Phenom ... CrossFireX™ technology (For Windows Vista OS only) Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, and Pixel Shader 4.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors...motherboard only supports video signals. (continued on the next page)
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...GPU and a discrete graphics card. • Hybrid CrossFireX technology is supported by Windows Vista® OS only. • Refer to DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard supports digital HDMI/DVI and analog D-Sub standards. The interface of HD DVD, Blu-Ray Disc ...HDMI output. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU for one DIMM per channel only. Due to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other protected content. Refer to www.asus...
...GPU and a discrete graphics card. • Hybrid CrossFireX technology is supported by Windows Vista® OS only. • Refer to DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard supports digital HDMI/DVI and analog D-Sub standards. The interface of HD DVD, Blu-Ray Disc ...HDMI output. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU for one DIMM per channel only. Due to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other protected content. Refer to www.asus...
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...however, the system can support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3A78-EM 1-17 You may : - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for ...system without the Physical Address Extension (PAE) support, the system will allocate a certain amount of memory space for dual channel mode. The motherboard can not use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for system devices. • We recommend that you install only a maximum of physical memory installed...
...however, the system can support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3A78-EM 1-17 You may : - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for ...system without the Physical Address Extension (PAE) support, the system will allocate a certain amount of memory space for dual channel mode. The motherboard can not use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for system devices. • We recommend that you install only a maximum of physical memory installed...
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c. 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 ... the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. d. Windows® Vista environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. e. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Click Start. 2. ASUS M3A78-EM 2-
c. 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 ... the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. d. Windows® Vista environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. e. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Click Start. 2. ASUS M3A78-EM 2-
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...Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ Vista operating systems (OS). Click an icon to display Support DVD motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. ...3.2.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS ...
...Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ Vista operating systems (OS). Click an icon to display Support DVD motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. ...3.2.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS ...
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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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... utility. 2. Select OK to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) CrossFireX cards. A- Appendix ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFire™ technology that you use a graphics card with an HD2400 PRO GPU. 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 We recommend that allows ...
... utility. 2. Select OK to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) CrossFireX cards. A- Appendix ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFire™ technology that you use a graphics card with an HD2400 PRO GPU. 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 We recommend that allows ...