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... Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM... HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash ...
... Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM... HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash ...
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... viii M3A78 PRO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-7 1.4 Before you proceed 1-8 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-9 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-10 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-10 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-15...
... viii M3A78 PRO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-7 1.4 Before you proceed 1-8 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-9 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-10 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-10 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-15...
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... (8 at mid-board; 4 on the rear panel) (continued on the next page) Supports HDMI™ Technology (HDCP compliant) with max. M3A78 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for AM2 CPU Dual-channel... D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz - Supports 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 onlyl recognize less than 3GB is...
... (8 at mid-board; 4 on the rear panel) (continued on the next page) Supports HDMI™ Technology (HDCP compliant) with max. M3A78 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for AM2 CPU Dual-channel... D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz - Supports 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 onlyl recognize less than 3GB is...
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... CPU Frequency Tuner) - M3A78 PRO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features Other Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Express Gate: - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 1066MHz - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - PCI...
... CPU Frequency Tuner) - M3A78 PRO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features Other Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Express Gate: - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 1066MHz - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - PCI...
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... details. It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. See page 1-11 for details. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066... highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with less power consumption. It is designed to support up to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-3
... details. It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. See page 1-11 for details. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066... highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with less power consumption. It is designed to support up to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-3
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... (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a unique multi-GPU technology combining the onboard GPU and the discrete graphics card together to www.asus. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard disk drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s... 1-26 for two SATA connectors. Refer to enhance 3D graphics performance. It allows digital audio transferring without converting it to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other protected content. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe ...
... (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a unique multi-GPU technology combining the onboard GPU and the discrete graphics card together to www.asus. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard disk drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s... 1-26 for two SATA connectors. Refer to enhance 3D graphics performance. It allows digital audio transferring without converting it to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other protected content. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe ...
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... A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-15 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR... DIMM. Single-Channel - - Populated Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate ...
... A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-15 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR... DIMM. Single-Channel - - Populated Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate ...
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...174; XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition M3A78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability for the dual-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is reserved for single-channel...support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to OS limitation, this motherboard can only support up of ...
...174; XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition M3A78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability for the dual-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is reserved for single-channel...support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to OS limitation, this motherboard can only support up of ...
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M3A78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability for the latest DDR2 QVL. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website for AM2 CPU (continued) Size Vendor Chip No. Single-sided DS - CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. 1GB 2GB ... • • • • • • Side(s): SS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel...
M3A78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability for the latest DDR2 QVL. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website for AM2 CPU (continued) Size Vendor Chip No. Single-sided DS - CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. 1GB 2GB ... • • • • • • Side(s): SS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel...
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... RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS..., remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 1.9 Jumpers 1. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-27 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS.
... RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS..., remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 1.9 Jumpers 1. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-27 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS.
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...• This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. HDMI Out port. Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with dualVGA outputs that features different displays on 2 monitors at the same time if you connect 2 monitors to... adapter, this motherboard can also support DVI 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. This port is for your reference. Following is a configuration example for a PS/2 keyboard...
...• This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. HDMI Out port. Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with dualVGA outputs that features different displays on 2 monitors at the same time if you connect 2 monitors to... adapter, this motherboard can also support DVI 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. This port is for your reference. Following is a configuration example for a PS/2 keyboard...
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...the order of commands. • If you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS M3A78 PRO 2-17 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version :0103 Build Date :05/15/08 Processor Brand ...AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ Speed Count :2000MHz :1 System Memory Installed Size: 1024MB Usable Size : 896MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright ...
...the order of commands. • If you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS M3A78 PRO 2-17 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version :0103 Build Date :05/15/08 Processor Brand ...AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ Speed Count :2000MHz :1 System Memory Installed Size: 1024MB Usable Size : 896MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright ...
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...menu allows selection of the DDR2 reference voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.10V] [1.20V] [1.30V] [1.40V] CPU Tweak [Enabled] Allows you set the Memory Clock Mode item to [Limit] and [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] Memclock Value [400 MHz] This sub-item appears only when ...you to enable or disable the CPU Tweak feature. Advanced 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 ...
...menu allows selection of the DDR2 reference voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.10V] [1.20V] [1.30V] [1.40V] CPU Tweak [Enabled] Allows you set the Memory Clock Mode item to [Limit] and [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] Memclock Value [400 MHz] This sub-item appears only when ...you to enable or disable the CPU Tweak feature. Advanced 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 ...
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Use the and keys to 1500. ASUS M3A78 PRO 2-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] 2.4.5 ECC Configuration Advanced ECC Configuration ECC Mode DRAM ECC Enable DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT 4-Bit ECC Mode DRAM BG Scrub Data ... BG Scrub L2 Cache BG Scrub L3 Cache BG Scrub BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Set the level of memory is scrubbed in 8 hours. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] GFX Engine Clock [500] This item appears only when you may use the internal graphics as the...
Use the and keys to 1500. ASUS M3A78 PRO 2-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] 2.4.5 ECC Configuration Advanced ECC Configuration ECC Mode DRAM ECC Enable DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT 4-Bit ECC Mode DRAM BG Scrub Data ... BG Scrub L2 Cache BG Scrub L3 Cache BG Scrub BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Set the level of memory is scrubbed in 8 hours. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] GFX Engine Clock [500] This item appears only when you may use the internal graphics as the...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT feature that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM BG SCRUB [Disabled] Disables or sets the DRAM BG Scrub. Set this item to be ...] [Max] [User] DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] Set this item to [Basic] [Good] or [Max] to allow hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically, maintaining system integrity. ECC Mode [Disabled] Disables or sets the DRAM ECC mode that allows the system to correct the DRAM ECC errors...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT feature that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM BG SCRUB [Disabled] Disables or sets the DRAM BG Scrub. Set this item to be ...] [Max] [User] DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] Set this item to [Basic] [Good] or [Max] to allow hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically, maintaining system integrity. ECC Mode [Disabled] Disables or sets the DRAM ECC mode that allows the system to correct the DRAM ECC errors...
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... settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values...
... settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values...
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...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 you use a graphics card with an HD2400... PRO GPU. 3.4.2 Before you proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the graphics card to confirm. 3-18 Chapter 3: ...
...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 you use a graphics card with an HD2400... PRO GPU. 3.4.2 Before you proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the graphics card to confirm. 3-18 Chapter 3: ...