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... transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. E3906 First Edition May 2008 ...
... transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. E3906 First Edition May 2008 ...
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...Boot Device Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.3 Security 2-36 2.7 Tools menu 2-38 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-38 2.7.2 Express Gate 2-39 2.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-40 2.8 Exit menu 2-41 Chapter 3 Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2... 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 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-8 3.3 ASUS Express Gate 3-10 3.4 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX 3-18 3.4.1 System requirements 3-18 3.4.2 Before you ...
...Boot Device Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.3 Security 2-36 2.7 Tools menu 2-38 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-38 2.7.2 Express Gate 2-39 2.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-40 2.8 Exit menu 2-41 Chapter 3 Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2... 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 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-8 3.3 ASUS Express Gate 3-10 3.4 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX 3-18 3.4.1 System requirements 3-18 3.4.2 Before you ...
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... with the package. • Before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in any damage, contact your retailer. These devices could...
... with the package. • Before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in any damage, contact your retailer. These devices could...
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...the motherboard package. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS...This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. viii About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are...
...the motherboard package. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS...This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. viii About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are...
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Conventions used in this manual. Example: means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide To make sure that you must press ...
Conventions used in this manual. Example: means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide To make sure that you must press ...
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Refer to 2560 x 1440 @ 75 Hz - Supports DVI with max. resolution up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may ... the rear panel) (continued on the next page) Supports HDMI™ Technology (HDCP compliant) with max. Hybrid CrossFire™ support (For Windows Vista only) - M3A78 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for AMD Phenom™...
Refer to 2560 x 1440 @ 75 Hz - Supports DVI with max. resolution up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may ... the rear panel) (continued on the next page) Supports HDMI™ Technology (HDCP compliant) with max. Hybrid CrossFire™ support (For Windows Vista only) - M3A78 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for AMD Phenom™...
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...® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the...
...® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the...
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... chapter vary depending on the motherboard. The configuration options for the system.performance. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard Overclock Profile Allows you install on the CPU and DIMM model you to malfunction. Select any one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect...
... chapter vary depending on the motherboard. The configuration options for the system.performance. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard Overclock Profile Allows you install on the CPU and DIMM model you to malfunction. Select any one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect...
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...[XXX] Displays the frequency sent by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Use the and keys to [Manual], [Standard], or [Overclock Profile]. The following two items are adjusted by the clock generator to adjust the FSB frequency. Processor Frequency Multiplier... Allows selection of the processor frequency multiplier. Configuration options: [Auto] [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1 GHz] ASUS M3A78 PRO 2-19 You can also type the desired PCIE frequency using the numeric keypad and press the key. The values range from 200 to set the...
...[XXX] Displays the frequency sent by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Use the and keys to [Manual], [Standard], or [Overclock Profile]. The following two items are adjusted by the clock generator to adjust the FSB frequency. Processor Frequency Multiplier... Allows selection of the processor frequency multiplier. Configuration options: [Auto] [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1 GHz] ASUS M3A78 PRO 2-19 You can also type the desired PCIE frequency using the numeric keypad and press the key. The values range from 200 to set the...
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... DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the DRAM Frequency programming method. Northbridge Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual], [Standard], or [Overclock Profile] and are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. The following items vary... BIOS SETUP UTILITY DRAM Timing Configuration Memory Clock Mode 2T Mode DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Options Auto Limit Manual The configuration options for some of the following three items appears only when you to set the Memory Clock Mode item to [Limit] ...
... DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the DRAM Frequency programming method. Northbridge Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual], [Standard], or [Overclock Profile] and are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. The following items vary... BIOS SETUP UTILITY DRAM Timing Configuration Memory Clock Mode 2T Mode DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Options Auto Limit Manual The configuration options for some of the following three items appears only when you to set the Memory Clock Mode item to [Limit] ...
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...] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup You may also adjust all sub-items by setting this item to [Super] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM BG SCRUB [Disabled] Disables or sets the DRAM BG Scrub. Set this item to [User]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns...
...] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup You may also adjust all sub-items by setting this item to [Super] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM BG SCRUB [Disabled] Disables or sets the DRAM BG Scrub. Set this item to [User]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns...
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Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of this information on the inside front cover of the user manual. You can also find this user guide. ASUS M3A78 PRO 3-7 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.
Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of this information on the inside front cover of the user manual. You can also find this user guide. ASUS M3A78 PRO 3-7 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.
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... your wireless access point has security enabled, select the corresponding security algorithm from LAN1 to LAN2), you may need to configure the static IP settings manually. • If you use wireless, click Setup for any LAN port. Express Gate will automatically be unchecked and grayed out. 3-16 Chapter 3: Software support WEPAUTO...
... your wireless access point has security enabled, select the corresponding security algorithm from LAN1 to LAN2), you may need to configure the static IP settings manually. • If you use wireless, click Setup for any LAN port. Express Gate will automatically be unchecked and grayed out. 3-16 Chapter 3: Software support WEPAUTO...