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... 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 3-7 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 proceed 3-18 3.4.3 Installing AMD Chipset Driver 3-19 3.4.4 Using the ATI CATALYST® Control Center 3-19
... 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 3-7 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 proceed 3-18 3.4.3 Installing AMD Chipset Driver 3-19 3.4.4 Using the ATI CATALYST® Control Center 3-19
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xii M3A78 PRO specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x HDMI Out 1 x D-Sub 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O ... 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD AOD Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm...
xii M3A78 PRO specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x HDMI Out 1 x D-Sub 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O ... 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD AOD Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm...
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ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to overclocking. feature of the computer. When using an OS-based flash utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that are not. When the system hangs due to know which drivers are ...BIOS easily without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for each parameter. eliminates the need to achieve the most precise settings for details. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-7
ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to overclocking. feature of the computer. When using an OS-based flash utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that are not. When the system hangs due to know which drivers are ...BIOS easily without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for each parameter. eliminates the need to achieve the most precise settings for details. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-7
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...: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . Make sure to the card. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Align the card connector with the...
...: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . Make sure to the card. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Align the card connector with the...
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...1: Product introduction This port is for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Following is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with dualVGA outputs that... output. • Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port is a configuration example for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14.
...1: Product introduction This port is for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Following is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with dualVGA outputs that... output. • Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port is a configuration example for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14.
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...is adjustable only when you can resize the desktop appearing on the HDMI™ DTV. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Using this slider increases or decreases any black borders that forcing a custom...customized settings when the desktop resolution does not match your DFP resolution check box. Click Scaling Options. 5. See section 3.3.2 Drivers menu for details. 2. The Scaling Options function of the display on your HDTV desktop: 1. From the Graphics Settings tree,... an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-31
...is adjustable only when you can resize the desktop appearing on the HDMI™ DTV. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Using this slider increases or decreases any black borders that forcing a custom...customized settings when the desktop resolution does not match your DFP resolution check box. Click Scaling Options. 5. See section 3.3.2 Drivers menu for details. 2. The Scaling Options function of the display on your HDTV desktop: 1. From the Graphics Settings tree,... an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-31
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... or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS M3A78 PRO 2-7 The Drivers menu appears. 2. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with...
... or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS M3A78 PRO 2-7 The Drivers menu appears. 2. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with...
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... items in this item to [AHCI]. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS M3A78 PRO 2-17 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order...
... items in this item to [AHCI]. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS M3A78 PRO 2-17 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order...
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.... • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Always install the...features of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Refer to your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE ...
.... • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Always install the...features of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Refer to your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE ...
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...® ALC1200 audio driver and application. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. AMD Chipset Driver Installs the AMD chipset driver. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver (For Windows XP only) Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. Realtek RTL8111C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8111C Gigabit LAN driver. ASUS M3A78 PRO 3-3
...® ALC1200 audio driver and application. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. AMD Chipset Driver Installs the AMD chipset driver. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver (For Windows XP only) Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. Realtek RTL8111C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8111C Gigabit LAN driver. ASUS M3A78 PRO 3-3
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...capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate application. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c (For Windows XP only) Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for detailed ...ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you keep your multimedia data. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS M3A78 PRO...
...capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate application. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c (For Windows XP only) Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for detailed ...ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you keep your multimedia data. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS M3A78 PRO...
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ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit WinXP Driver Allows you to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for 32/64bit Windows® XP operating system. ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit Vista Driver Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. Anti-Virus Utility Download Installs to update your anti-virus utility version. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for 32/64bit Windows® Vista operating system. 3-6 Chapter 3: Software support
ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit WinXP Driver Allows you to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for 32/64bit Windows® XP operating system. ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit Vista Driver Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. Anti-Virus Utility Download Installs to update your anti-virus utility version. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for 32/64bit Windows® Vista operating system. 3-6 Chapter 3: Software support
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...you will be slower than installed on SATA HDDs. Visit www.asus.com for future BIOS and Express Gate software updates. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your computer, you quick access to the Internet. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Within a few ... the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate softwares. To install Express Gate on system configurations. • Due to chipset limitation, ASUS Express Gate supports USB devices or SATA HDDs (IDE mode) connected to the optical drive. The InstallShield Wizard for installation and click OK....
...you will be slower than installed on SATA HDDs. Visit www.asus.com for future BIOS and Express Gate software updates. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your computer, you quick access to the Internet. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Within a few ... the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate softwares. To install Express Gate on system configurations. • Due to chipset limitation, ASUS Express Gate supports USB devices or SATA HDDs (IDE mode) connected to the optical drive. The InstallShield Wizard for installation and click OK....
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.... ASUS M3A78 PRO 3-19 Insert the Support DVD that comes with your motherboard into the optical drive. Refer to install it. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to finish the installation. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to run the DVD. 2. 3.4.3 Installing AMD Chipset Driver To install the driver that... enabled in your graphics card for about one minute. 4. From the Drivers menu, click AMD Chipset Driver to the User Guide that comes with your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is completed. 4. Restart your computer after the installation...
.... ASUS M3A78 PRO 3-19 Insert the Support DVD that comes with your motherboard into the optical drive. Refer to install it. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to finish the installation. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to run the DVD. 2. 3.4.3 Installing AMD Chipset Driver To install the driver that... enabled in your graphics card for about one minute. 4. From the Drivers menu, click AMD Chipset Driver to the User Guide that comes with your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is completed. 4. Restart your computer after the installation...