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...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 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. OFE00 OK 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. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write...-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory -
...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 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. OFE00 OK 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. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write...-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory -
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......iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3A78-T specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the...
......iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3A78-T specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the...
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...2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB. HDMI/DVI/RGB output support - Supports DVI with max. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support (For Windows Vista only) - M3A78-T specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN AMD® Socket AM2.../AM2+ for one DIMM per channel only. ** When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation...
...2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB. HDMI/DVI/RGB output support - Supports DVI with max. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support (For Windows Vista only) - M3A78-T specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN AMD® Socket AM2.../AM2+ for one DIMM per channel only. ** When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation...
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...35-step DRAM voltage control - Memory tuning from 200MHz up to 200MHz at mid-board; 6 on the next page) xii ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking ...ASUS Express Gate: - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! ASUS Q-Connector - Further free features upgradable *File downloading and uploading through USB devices only. ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - vChipset: 25-step voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M3A78...
...35-step DRAM voltage control - Memory tuning from 200MHz up to 200MHz at mid-board; 6 on the next page) xii ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking ...ASUS Express Gate: - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! ASUS Q-Connector - Further free features upgradable *File downloading and uploading through USB devices only. ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - vChipset: 25-step voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M3A78...
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... AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™... 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' ...
... AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™... 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' ...
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... 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as memory buffer for integrated graphics. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for the Hybrid CrossfireX selected GPUs. AMD® Hybrid CrossFireX ... onboard GPU and the discrete graphics card together to enhance 3D graphics performance. It allows RAID 0, 1, 0+1 and 5 configurations. ASUS M3A78-T 1-3 Visit www.amd.com for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and...
... 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as memory buffer for integrated graphics. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for the Hybrid CrossfireX selected GPUs. AMD® Hybrid CrossFireX ... onboard GPU and the discrete graphics card together to enhance 3D graphics performance. It allows RAID 0, 1, 0+1 and 5 configurations. ASUS M3A78-T 1-3 Visit www.amd.com for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-14 2.6 Jumper 2-18 2.7 Connectors 2-19 ASUS M3A78-T
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-14 2.6 Jumper 2-18 2.7 Connectors 2-19 ASUS M3A78-T
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M3A78-T 2-11 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M3A78-T 2-11 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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... Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 (yellow) - Hence, a total installed memory of 128 Mb chips. Populated - - - For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows®...
... Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 (yellow) - Hence, a total installed memory of 128 Mb chips. Populated - - - For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows®...
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...) feature. 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. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on...
...) feature. 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. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on...
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This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 17. ASUS M3A78-T 2-21 Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with dual-VGA outputs that features different displays on 2 monitors at the same time if you connect 2 monitors to...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. Following 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....
This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 17. ASUS M3A78-T 2-21 Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with dual-VGA outputs that features different displays on 2 monitors at the same time if you connect 2 monitors to...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. Following 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....
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... Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. The power supply plugs are for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (500W) PSU has been tested to fit these connectors in only one orientation. 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to support the motherboard power requirements with more...
... Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. The power supply plugs are for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (500W) PSU has been tested to fit these connectors in only one orientation. 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to support the motherboard power requirements with more...
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...settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on test. ASUS M3A78-T 3-1 For systems with "green" standards or...a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup.. Monitor b. If you do not see ...
...settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on test. ASUS M3A78-T 3-1 For systems with "green" standards or...a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup.. Monitor b. If you do not see ...
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...AMIBIOS Version :0106 Build Date :07/02/08 Processor Brand Speed Count :AMD Phenom(tm) 8400 Triple-Core Processor :2100MHz :3 System Memory Installed Size: 1024MB Usable Size : 896MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v04.61 (C)Copyright 1985...-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ...
...AMIBIOS Version :0106 Build Date :07/02/08 Processor Brand Speed Count :AMD Phenom(tm) 8400 Triple-Core Processor :2100MHz :3 System Memory Installed Size: 1024MB Usable Size : 896MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v04.61 (C)Copyright 1985...-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ...
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...65533;g�o��n�t�h�e� DIMMs you install on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] Memclock Value [400 MHz] This sub-item appears only when you set the Memory Clock Mode item to [DCT 0]. [DCT 1], and [Both]. CAS ... CLK] TRAS [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup DRAM Timing Configuration 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 following...
...65533;g�o��n�t�h�e� DIMMs you install on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] Memclock Value [400 MHz] This sub-item appears only when you set the Memory Clock Mode item to [DCT 0]. [DCT 1], and [Both]. CAS ... CLK] TRAS [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup DRAM Timing Configuration 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 following...
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Advanced Internal Graphics Configuration Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size SIDEPORT Clock Speed SIDEPORT Memory Voltage GFX Engine Clock Override UMA-SP Interleave Mode [UMA+SIDEPORT] [Auto] [400MHz] [Auto] [Disable] [Auto] Surround View [Auto] NB Azalia [Enable] Options Disable UMA ...
Advanced Internal Graphics Configuration Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size SIDEPORT Clock Speed SIDEPORT Memory Voltage GFX Engine Clock Override UMA-SP Interleave Mode [UMA+SIDEPORT] [Auto] [400MHz] [Auto] [Disable] [Auto] Surround View [Auto] NB Azalia [Enable] Options Disable UMA ...
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...options: [Disabled] [Enable] NB Azalia [Enable] Enables or disables the Northbridge Azalia support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] ASUS M3A78-T 4-25 Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] GFX Engine Clock [500] This item appears only when you to enable or ... Override support. Use the and keys to 1500. SIDEPORT Clock Speed [667MHz] Configuration options: [667MHz] [682MHz] [697MHz] [712MHz]...[850MHz] SIDEPORT Memory Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.60V] [1.70V] [1.80V] GFX Engine Clock Override [Disable] Allows you enable the GFX Engine Clock Override...
...options: [Disabled] [Enable] NB Azalia [Enable] Enables or disables the Northbridge Azalia support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] ASUS M3A78-T 4-25 Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] GFX Engine Clock [500] This item appears only when you to enable or ... Override support. Use the and keys to 1500. SIDEPORT Clock Speed [667MHz] Configuration options: [667MHz] [682MHz] [697MHz] [712MHz]...[850MHz] SIDEPORT Memory Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.60V] [1.70V] [1.80V] GFX Engine Clock Override [Disable] Allows you enable the GFX Engine Clock Override...
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... DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT feature that allows the hardware to be corrected when idle. This item allows the L1 Data Cache RAM to report and correct memory errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41....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. You may also adjust all of ECC protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1....
... DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT feature that allows the hardware to be corrected when idle. This item allows the L1 Data Cache RAM to report and correct memory errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41....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. You may also adjust all of ECC protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1....
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... to malfunction. Yes: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A78-T 4-29 When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to PCI VGA card... VGA card even if requested. 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. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS ...
... to malfunction. Yes: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A78-T 4-29 When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to PCI VGA card... VGA card even if requested. 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. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS ...
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... Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. ASUS M3A78-T 5-23 Refer to activate or deactivate. When displayed...
... Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. ASUS M3A78-T 5-23 Refer to activate or deactivate. When displayed...