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Profile 4-41 4.8 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 4-22 4.4.4 Chipset 4-23 4.4.5 ECC Configuration 4-26 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-28 4.4.7 PCI...
Profile 4-41 4.8 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 4-22 4.4.4 Chipset 4-23 4.4.5 ECC Configuration 4-26 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-28 4.4.7 PCI...
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... to 140W AMD® 790GX + SB750 Up to 5200 MT/s; Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3300 GPU, SidePort Memory - Supports up to 8 GB system memory *DDR2 1066 is recommended. M3A78-T specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for AMD® Phenom™ FX...
... to 140W AMD® 790GX + SB750 Up to 5200 MT/s; Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3300 GPU, SidePort Memory - Supports up to 8 GB system memory *DDR2 1066 is recommended. M3A78-T specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for AMD® Phenom™ FX...
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... M3A78-T�s�p�e��c�if�ic�a�t�i�o�n�s��s�u�m��m�a��ry� High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive...65533;O� LSI® FW322 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (1 at mid-board; 1 on the next page) xii Web browser, file downloading and uploading* - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: -...
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... SATA 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x...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...
... SATA 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x...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...
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...line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket... AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ processors. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to safeguard consumers' health ...
...line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket... AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ processors. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to safeguard consumers' health ...
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... 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for the Hybrid CrossfireX selected GPUs. ASUS M3A78-T 1-3 With low CPU usage, the SidePort Memory provides integrated graphics acceleration and effectively boosts graphics performance. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for integrated graphics. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals, and...
... 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for the Hybrid CrossfireX selected GPUs. ASUS M3A78-T 1-3 With low CPU usage, the SidePort Memory provides integrated graphics acceleration and effectively boosts graphics performance. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for integrated graphics. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals, and...
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...sends different audio streams to [IDE] before installing and using ASUS Express Gate. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate DOES NOT support PATA IDE HDDs. Set the SATA Operation Mode item in ...;r SATA HDDs (IDE mode) connected to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at most. You can real-time ...audio transferring without entering Windows. Visit www.asus.com for future BIOS and Express Gate software updates. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to suit your needs. ...
...sends different audio streams to [IDE] before installing and using ASUS Express Gate. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate DOES NOT support PATA IDE HDDs. Set the SATA Operation Mode item in ...;r SATA HDDs (IDE mode) connected to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at most. You can real-time ...audio transferring without entering Windows. Visit www.asus.com for future BIOS and Express Gate software updates. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to suit your needs. ...
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CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard ...These are not jumpers! 6. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors.
CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard ...These are not jumpers! 6. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors.
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...up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: AMD FX-62 Memory 1024 MB DDR2-800 (x4) ... use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (500W) PSU has been tested to connect the 4-pin...
...up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: AMD FX-62 Memory 1024 MB DDR2-800 (x4) ... use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (500W) PSU has been tested to connect the 4-pin...
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...CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.28 AGESA Version:3.1.7.0 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 3 AMD Phenom(tm) 8400 Triple-Core Processor Revision: B2 Cache L1: 384KB Cache L2: 1536KB Cache L3: 2048 Speed : 2100MHz, NB Clk: 1800MHz Able to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support... Patch Level : 0x1000065 Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Function [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Processor Downcore [Disabled] TLB Fix [Auto] AMD Live! [Disabled] Advanced Clock Caliberation [Disabled] Enable/Disable Secure Virtual...
...CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.28 AGESA Version:3.1.7.0 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 3 AMD Phenom(tm) 8400 Triple-Core Processor Revision: B2 Cache L1: 384KB Cache L2: 1536KB Cache L3: 2048 Speed : 2100MHz, NB Clk: 1800MHz Able to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support... Patch Level : 0x1000065 Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Function [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Processor Downcore [Disabled] TLB Fix [Auto] AMD Live! [Disabled] Advanced Clock Caliberation [Disabled] Enable/Disable Secure Virtual...
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... This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to open, view, and print documents in your computer. ASUS Express Gate Installer Allows you keep your multimedia data. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter...
... This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to open, view, and print documents in your computer. ASUS Express Gate Installer Allows you keep your multimedia data. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter...
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...Windows® XP 1. Click the Power button. The following dialogue box appears. 5. ASUS M3A78-T 5-11 Reboot your computer and set it to [Enabled]. See section 4.4 Advanced menu. 3. Turn on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology...Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the system and enter BIOS by ...
...Windows® XP 1. Click the Power button. The following dialogue box appears. 5. ASUS M3A78-T 5-11 Reboot your computer and set it to [Enabled]. See section 4.4 Advanced menu. 3. Turn on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology...Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the system and enter BIOS by ...
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... the Screen Saver item. 4. Windows® Vista 1. Make sure the Control Panel is set to your system loading. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Close all windows. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • 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. The following dialogue box appears. 5. Click "Change power settings...". From the ...
... the Screen Saver item. 4. Windows® Vista 1. Make sure the Control Panel is set to your system loading. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Close all windows. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • 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. The following dialogue box appears. 5. Click "Change power settings...". From the ...
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... Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD/DVD. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. ASUS M3A78-T 5-13 Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD/DVD includes the Cool 'n'... Quiet!™ software that enables you are using Windows® XP, click the Start button. If you are using Windows® Vista, click the Start button. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU...
... Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD/DVD. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. ASUS M3A78-T 5-13 Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD/DVD includes the Cool 'n'... Quiet!™ software that enables you are using Windows® XP, click the Start button. If you are using Windows® Vista, click the Start button. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU...
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...PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Double-click the setup.exe file to view the current status of the support DVD to complete installation. If Autorun is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Follow the screen instructions... to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer the moment you...
...PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Double-click the setup.exe file to view the current status of the support DVD to complete installation. If Autorun is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Follow the screen instructions... to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer the moment you...
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... of the Scheme options, then select another position from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. When you want to decrease value 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of the monitor panels in a small monitoring panel. Large display Small display Changing the...
... of the Scheme options, then select another position from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. When you want to decrease value 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of the monitor panels in a small monitoring panel. Large display Small display Changing the...
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...CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. The left panel of the two logical processors. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the Usage browser. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support...your system. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the tab lists all logical drives. ...
...CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. The left panel of the two logical processors. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the Usage browser. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support...your system. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the tab lists all logical drives. ...
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5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you can be set the appropriate performance level ...click the Q-Fan 2 button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed. Select CPU Q-Fan 2 or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. Click the drop-down list button and select a profile. Silent mode minimizes fan ...Chapter 5: Software support Click Apply at the bottom to save the setup. 5-32 click to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite maIn window. Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or...
5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you can be set the appropriate performance level ...click the Q-Fan 2 button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed. Select CPU Q-Fan 2 or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. Click the drop-down list button and select a profile. Silent mode minimizes fan ...Chapter 5: Software support Click Apply at the bottom to save the setup. 5-32 click to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite maIn window. Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or...
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The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS M3A78-T 5-33
The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS M3A78-T 5-33
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visit the AMD official website at www.amd. ASUS M3A78-T 5-43 5.3.11 AMD OverDrive (AOD) The AMD® OverDrive™ utility allows you to BIOS after the system reboots. com for CPU support lists. Some advanced options in WIndows® environment. These configurations will not be saved to configure system and overclocking settings in AOD are only supported by certain AMD Black Edition CPUs (such as Phenom 9600 Black Edition, Phenom 9850 Black Edition and Phenom 9950 Black Edition).
visit the AMD official website at www.amd. ASUS M3A78-T 5-43 5.3.11 AMD OverDrive (AOD) The AMD® OverDrive™ utility allows you to BIOS after the system reboots. com for CPU support lists. Some advanced options in WIndows® environment. These configurations will not be saved to configure system and overclocking settings in AOD are only supported by certain AMD Black Edition CPUs (such as Phenom 9600 Black Edition, Phenom 9850 Black Edition and Phenom 9950 Black Edition).