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Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... All rights reserved. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -
Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... All rights reserved. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -
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...Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS...WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Erasing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002...
...Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS...WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Erasing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002...
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... Write OK No 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. 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 Utility for ASUS V1.14... Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS
... Write OK No 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. 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 Utility for ASUS V1.14... Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS
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... 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-3 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility 4-6 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.4.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration...
... 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-3 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility 4-6 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.4.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration...
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... find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. •...; Hybrid CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. ix Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware ...
... find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. •...; Hybrid CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. ix Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware ...
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M3A78-T�s�p�e��c�if�ic�a�t�i�o�n�s��s�u�m��m�a��ry� Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard...pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD AOD Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) ATX form...
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...ASUS Express Gate. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate DOES NOT support PATA IDE HDDs. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard... provides convenient connectivity to different destinations. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Just 5 seconds to boot up, ASUS... SATA Operation Mode item in the BIOS to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage...
...ASUS Express Gate. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate DOES NOT support PATA IDE HDDs. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard... provides convenient connectivity to different destinations. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Just 5 seconds to boot up, ASUS... SATA Operation Mode item in the BIOS to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage...
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ASUS M3A78-T 1-5 Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. making it ... time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers"- Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both ...
ASUS M3A78-T 1-5 Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. making it ... time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers"- Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both ...
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... the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps sto finetune voltages to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclocking. Update your screen. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking...
... the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps sto finetune voltages to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclocking. Update your screen. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.5 Power menu 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-35 4.7 Tools menu 4-39 4.8 Exit menu 4-42 ASUS M3A78-T
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.5 Power menu 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-35 4.7 Tools menu 4-39 4.8 Exit menu 4-42 ASUS M3A78-T
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ASUS M3A78-T 4-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following...
ASUS M3A78-T 4-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following...
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... disks with FAT 32/16 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Go to ...ASUS M3A78-T 4-3 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Then press . 4. The EZ Flash 2 utility is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS...
... disks with FAT 32/16 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Go to ...ASUS M3A78-T 4-3 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Then press . 4. The EZ Flash 2 utility is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS...
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...8226; The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the... bootable floppy disk you can use as shown. 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press . Version 1.19(ASUS...
...8226; The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the... bootable floppy disk you can use as shown. 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press . Version 1.19(ASUS...
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... ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A78-T 4-5 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! done Reading flash ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or...
... ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A78-T 4-5 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! done Reading flash ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or...
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... manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available...
... manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS M3A78-T 4-7 click Auto Select.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS M3A78-T 4-7 click Auto Select.
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... the update process. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main...
... the update process. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main...
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...use the Setup program, you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. The firmware chip on your BIOS. The Setup program is designed to make your system using the provided utility described in section 2.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter the Setup utility; See.... If you are for this last option only if the first two failed. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. ASUS M3A78-T 4-9 Use the BIOS Setup program when you wish to "Run Setup." Being a menu-driven program, it as possible.
...use the Setup program, you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. The firmware chip on your BIOS. The Setup program is designed to make your system using the provided utility described in section 2.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter the Setup utility; See.... If you are for this last option only if the first two failed. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. ASUS M3A78-T 4-9 Use the BIOS Setup program when you wish to "Run Setup." Being a menu-driven program, it as possible.
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... Current ROM BOARD: M3A78-T VER: 0106 DATE: 07/02/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [Esc] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS M3A78-T 4-39 When you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Use the left/...right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile Press ENTER to confirm your choice. NTFS format ...
... Current ROM BOARD: M3A78-T VER: 0106 DATE: 07/02/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [Esc] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS M3A78-T 4-39 When you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Use the left/...right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile Press ENTER to confirm your choice. NTFS format ...
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.... Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to Profile 2 Load from Profile 1 Save to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Start O.C. Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: M3A78-T VER: 0106 DATE: 07/02/08 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH:...partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the BIOS Flash. ASUS M3A78-T 4-41 Profile Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 4.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to run the utility. PROFILE Configuration O.C....
.... Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to Profile 2 Load from Profile 1 Save to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Start O.C. Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: M3A78-T VER: 0106 DATE: 07/02/08 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH:...partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the BIOS Flash. ASUS M3A78-T 4-41 Profile Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 4.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to run the utility. PROFILE Configuration O.C....