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... Exit menu 4-42 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 4.3.7 System Information 4-16 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 4-17 4.4.2 AI NET 2 4-21 4.4.3 CPU Configuration... 4-35 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-35 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-36 4.6.3 Security 4-37 4.7 Tools menu 4-39 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-39 4.7.2 Express Gate 4-40...
... Exit menu 4-42 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 4.3.7 System Information 4-16 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 4-17 4.4.2 AI NET 2 4-21 4.4.3 CPU Configuration... 4-35 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-35 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-36 4.6.3 Security 4-37 4.7 Tools menu 4-39 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-39 4.7.2 Express Gate 4-40...
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... II 5-22 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-28 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-30 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-31 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-32 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-33 5.3.10 ASUS Express Gate 5-34 5.3.11 AMD OverDrive (AOD 5-43 5.4 RAID configurations 5-44 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-44 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-45 5.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations 5-45 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-51 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without...
... II 5-22 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-28 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-30 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-31 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-32 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-33 5.3.10 ASUS Express Gate 5-34 5.3.11 AMD OverDrive (AOD 5-43 5.4 RAID configurations 5-44 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-44 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-45 5.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations 5-45 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-51 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without...
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xiii M3A78-T�s�p�e��c�if�ic�a�t�i�o�n�s��s�u�m��m�a��ry... Intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-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 factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm...
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...do so may need IRQ assignments; Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Refer to do not need to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups,... earlier. 6. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
...do so may need IRQ assignments; Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Refer to do not need to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups,... earlier. 6. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
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... high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA outputs that features different displays on 2 ...65533;t�. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 17. ASUS M3A78-T 2-21 This port is a configuration example for connecting USB 2.0 devices. These 4-pin Universal Serial ...USB) ports are available for your reference. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. HDMI Out port. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. CPU: AMD Athlon64 ADH3200IAA4DE/...
... high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA outputs that features different displays on 2 ...65533;t�. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 17. ASUS M3A78-T 2-21 This port is a configuration example for connecting USB 2.0 devices. These 4-pin Universal Serial ...USB) ports are available for your reference. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. HDMI Out port. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. CPU: AMD Athlon64 ADH3200IAA4DE/...
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... 1080i. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information The Scaling Options function of the customized settings when the desktop resolution does not match your HDTV desktop: 1. See section 3.3.2 Drivers menu for details. 2. To ensure that may be visible around the outside of the display on your HDTV screen. Right-click the desktop and select...
... 1080i. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information The Scaling Options function of the customized settings when the desktop resolution does not match your HDTV desktop: 1. See section 3.3.2 Drivers menu for details. 2. To ensure that may be visible around the outside of the display on your HDTV screen. Right-click the desktop and select...
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...Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. The ASUS... version information. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical...
...Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. The ASUS... version information. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical...
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... Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v04.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 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 of commands. •...
... Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v04.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 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 of commands. •...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-44 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-51 ASUS M3A78-T
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-44 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-51 ASUS M3A78-T
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... DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to the optical drive. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. ASUS M3A78-T 5-1 Use the setup procedures...
... DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to the optical drive. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. ASUS M3A78-T 5-1 Use the setup procedures...
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... the system detects installed devices. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. AMD Chipset Driver Installs the AMD® chipset driver. Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and drivers Installs all of the drivers and the Anti-Virus utility through the installation wizard. ASUS InstAll - Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs the Norton...
... the system detects installed devices. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. AMD Chipset Driver Installs the AMD® chipset driver. Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and drivers Installs all of the drivers and the Anti-Virus utility through the installation wizard. ASUS InstAll - Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs the Norton...
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...Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS PC Probe II This ...Installs the Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) application that diagnoses and reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in...
...Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS PC Probe II This ...Installs the Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) application that diagnoses and reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in...
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... you to back up and restore your data easily. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. ASUS M3A78-T 5-5 CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to create ATI RAID/AHCI driver disks for easy file-compression and protection. Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs the Norton® Internet Security 2008 software. ...5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the ATI® force™ RAID/AHCI driver disk. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for 32/64bit Windows® XP/Vista.
... you to back up and restore your data easily. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. ASUS M3A78-T 5-5 CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to create ATI RAID/AHCI driver disks for easy file-compression and protection. Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs the Norton® Internet Security 2008 software. ...5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the ATI® force™ RAID/AHCI driver disk. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for 32/64bit Windows® XP/Vista.
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...Power saver. 6. From the Windows® Vista operating system, click Start. Close all windows. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor... chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to Classic View. 3. Windows® Vista 1.
...Power saver. 6. From the Windows® Vista operating system, click Start. Close all windows. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor... chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to Classic View. 3. Windows® Vista 1.
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... Audio Manager icon on your computer. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary...
... Audio Manager icon on your computer. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary...
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... button ( ) to show further settings for the analog/digital output/input ports. Device advanced settings Click Device advanced settings to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Exit Click the Exit button or the OK button ( Manager. ) to exit the Realtek HD... Manager automatically detects devices connected to configure your audio settings. Information Click the Information button ( ) to show further settings for the playback and recording device. ASUS M3A78-T 5-15
... button ( ) to show further settings for the analog/digital output/input ports. Device advanced settings Click Device advanced settings to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Exit Click the Exit button or the OK button ( Manager. ) to exit the Realtek HD... Manager automatically detects devices connected to configure your audio settings. Information Click the Information button ( ) to show further settings for the playback and recording device. ASUS M3A78-T 5-15
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B. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to minimize the window. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP™ Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting.
B. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to minimize the window. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP™ Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting.
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... can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Click the Utilities tab, then click... ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Launching PC Probe II You can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle...
... can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Click the Utilities tab, then click... ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Launching PC Probe II You can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle...
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...Launching AI Suite You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. ..., and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Using AI Suite Click the AI Gear 2, AI Nap, AI Booster, or Q-Fan ...
...Launching AI Suite You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. ..., and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Using AI Suite Click the AI Gear 2, AI Nap, AI Booster, or Q-Fan ...
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Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives, but the software performance may be at the Express Gate menu where you can start ... installation on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to the Internet. 5.3.10 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to motherboard chipset- Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1.
Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives, but the software performance may be at the Express Gate menu where you can start ... installation on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to the Internet. 5.3.10 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to motherboard chipset- Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1.