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...Advance Check ...... done Verifying flash .... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...... WARNING!! done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American..., Inc. Erasing flash ...... All rights reserved. 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 程式。...
...Advance Check ...... done Verifying flash .... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...... WARNING!! done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American..., Inc. Erasing flash ...... All rights reserved. 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 程式。...
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... File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS 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-.../13/2006 Flash Type - 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. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00...
... File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS 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-.../13/2006 Flash Type - 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. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00...
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...2-19 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-19 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-23 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 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 ...
...2-19 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-19 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-23 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 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 ...
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... the receiver is required to operate this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for help. Changes or modifications to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Statement This...
... the receiver is required to operate this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for help. Changes or modifications to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Statement This...
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... the it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Refer to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for information on the next page. 3. ...Make sure to the card. Turn on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two...
... the it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Refer to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for information on the next page. 3. ...Make sure to the card. Turn on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two...
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...cap will cause system boot failure! To erase the RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. function. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position... can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power...
...cap will cause system boot failure! To erase the RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. function. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position... can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power...
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The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS M3A78-T 2-33 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • ... Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSR) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off mode depending on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard ...
The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS M3A78-T 2-33 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • ... Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSR) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off mode depending on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard ...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS M3A78-T
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS M3A78-T
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...the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on. If your retailer for the first time 1. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press ... beeps Description No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. ASUS M3A78-T 3-1 Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. Be sure that...
...the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on. If your retailer for the first time 1. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press ... beeps Description No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. ASUS M3A78-T 3-1 Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. Be sure that...
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... button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down . Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode... regardless of the BIOS setting. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down the computer...
... button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down . Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode... regardless of the BIOS setting. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down the computer...
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... rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Writing flash ...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Write the BIOS filename... the motherboard support DVD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. A:\>afudos /iM3A78T.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A78-T 4-5...
... rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Writing flash ...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Write the BIOS filename... the motherboard support DVD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. A:\>afudos /iM3A78T.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A78-T 4-5...
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...power management settings. Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in section 2.1 Managing and updating your system using this utility. ASUS M3A78-T 4-9 For example, you can enable the security ... utility; You can also restart by pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on your selections from the available options...
...power management settings. Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in section 2.1 Managing and updating your system using this utility. ASUS M3A78-T 4-9 For example, you can enable the security ... utility; You can also restart by pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on your selections from the available options...
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.../2 keyboard to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date/ RTC Alarm Hour/ RTC Alarm Minute/ RTC Alarm Second will become user-configurable with set to turn on the first try. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Power Key] [Ctrl-Esc] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled...Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. This feature requires an ATX power supply that turns the system power on the +5VSB lead. 4.5.5 APM Configuration Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Button Mode Power On By PCI devices ...
.../2 keyboard to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date/ RTC Alarm Hour/ RTC Alarm Minute/ RTC Alarm Second will become user-configurable with set to turn on the first try. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Power Key] [Ctrl-Esc] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled...Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. This feature requires an ATX power supply that turns the system power on the +5VSB lead. 4.5.5 APM Configuration Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Button Mode Power On By PCI devices ...
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... on after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] ASUS M3A78-T 4-33 When set to Power Off, the system goes into either off state after an AC power loss. When set to turn on the system. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter... allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to Last State, the system goes into off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. This feature requires an ATX power...
... on after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] ASUS M3A78-T 4-33 When set to Power Off, the system goes into either off state after an AC power loss. When set to turn on the system. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter... allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to Last State, the system goes into off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. This feature requires an ATX power...
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... default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes before exiting. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. When you press , a confirmation window appears. If you made and restore the previously saved values. When you select this option or if you select...
... default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes before exiting. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. When you press , a confirmation window appears. If you made and restore the previously saved values. When you select this option or if you select...
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...Saver tab. 4. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. 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...!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. Make sure the Control Panel is set your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 4. ASUS M3A78-T 5-11 The following dialogue box appears. 5. Windows® XP 1. See section 4.4 Advanced menu. 3. From the Windows® XP operating system...
...Saver tab. 4. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. 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...!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. Make sure the Control Panel is set your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 4. ASUS M3A78-T 5-11 The following dialogue box appears. 5. Windows® XP 1. See section 4.4 Advanced menu. 3. From the Windows® XP operating system...
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... settings. 3. Click to configure your listening pleasure. Click to display more menu options. 4. Click the next button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. Turn the volume buttons to Wave, SW Synth, Front, Rear, CD volume, Mic volume, Line Volume, and Stereo mix, etc. The Mixer option activates voice input... volume. Sound Effect The Realtek® audio CODEC allows you do not want voice input. 3. Mixer The Mixer option allows you get the desired levels. ASUS M3A78-T 5-19
... settings. 3. Click to configure your listening pleasure. Click to display more menu options. 4. Click the next button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. Turn the volume buttons to Wave, SW Synth, Front, Rear, CD volume, Mic volume, Line Volume, and Stereo mix, etc. The Mixer option activates voice input... volume. Sound Effect The Realtek® audio CODEC allows you do not want voice input. 3. Mixer The Mixer option allows you get the desired levels. ASUS M3A78-T 5-19
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...The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, browse the contents of any problem with these components. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Click this utility. Click to close or restore the application. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature,... taskbar. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. With this utility, you to start monitoring your computer the moment you turn it on your computer: 1. Refer to close the Preference panel 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Installing PC Probe II To install PC ...
...The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, browse the contents of any problem with these components. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Click this utility. Click to close or restore the application. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature,... taskbar. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. With this utility, you to start monitoring your computer the moment you turn it on your computer: 1. Refer to close the Preference panel 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Installing PC Probe II To install PC ...
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... before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. ASUS M3A78-T 5-23 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window... 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.
... before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. ASUS M3A78-T 5-23 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window... 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.
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... Information to display the available information. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Click an item from the left panel to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. ASUS M3A78-T 5-25 You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging...
... Information to display the available information. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Click an item from the left panel to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. ASUS M3A78-T 5-25 You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging...
